Wami - CVP Visit Report - June 24-2013

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY – IRINGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 2nd year June 24, 2013. Village Wami Village Pastor Pascal Fyataga Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanazania Attendees 04 Weather Dry and Cool Reporters Gabriel and Venance Introduction We met a few members of the village who were all women and walked to the demonstration plot to conduct the teaching. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a change to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It's important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Plots information The corn plot had more plant population as compared to last year, a sign of more yield this year as compared to last year. The corn was mature and beginning to dry. Unfortunately they harvested little amount of beans this than last year. They complained of diseases affecting the bean crop. This village grows pyrethrum as well. It did seem they do well with pyrethrum Comments The corn seed they planted this year is resistant to ear rot. This is the variety we took from Ipalamwa with TMV 2 origin. Conclusion The villagers should be encouraged to grow more pyrethrum. The PCT can plan to provide them with pyrethrum seed

Ilogombe - Pyrethrum Co of Tanzania - CVP Visit Report - June 25-2013

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY – IRINGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 2nd year June 25, 2013. Village Ilogombe Village Pastor/Evangelist Elias Kadinda/Anitha Nyaulingo Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Attendees 05 Weather Dry and cool Reporters Gabriel and Venance Introduction It was dry and cold as we arrived at Ilogombe where we met five members of the church waiting to learn the modern agriculture techniques. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a chance to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It's important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Plots information Corn plants were at drying stage. The crop stand t appeared exciting; parishioners were enthusiastic with their crop and said they received many questions from other village members and passersby who wanted to know what type of seed they had planted and what they did to make their crop look so well. The pyrethrum plot was also doing well. We didn’t see the bean plot which is located a distance from the church but the parishioners told us it was doing well. Comments The parishioners were happy that the corn seed they planted this year was not rotting Conclusion The parishioners believe that each year they participate on the CVP they gain more knowledge on modern farming and therefore hope to harvest more crops this year than what they harvested last year.

Idegenda - Pyrethrum Co of Tanzania - CVP Visit Report - June 25-2013

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY – IRINGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE ompanion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 2nd year June 25, 2013. Village Idegenda Parish Pastor Peter Kikoti Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Attendees 10 Weather Dry and cold Reporters Gabriel and Venance We arrived late in the afternoon after teaching and a hard drive from Ilogombe; still we met a good number of attendees at Idegenda waiting to have the lesson. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a change to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It's important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Plots information This parish has plots of corn, beans and pyrethrum. Unfortunately we arrived there late and we did not get enough time to visit their plots. We depended much on the information we got from the parish members who said all the plots were doling well. Comments The parishioners asked many questions about agrochemicals use and persistence. Some of the important questions include: Question: How to mix the shumba pesticide that we gave them. Solution: We demonstrated how to mix shumba pesticide with the shelled corn for storage and showed how it can be dusted on crop stored in cobs. Question: How long can the pesticide keep the crop out of pests? Answer: Reading the instructions on the pesticide container showed that the pesticide can keep the grain for at least 12 months. We advised farmers to read instructions whenever they get agrochemicals and take care of the precautions. Conclusion The parishioners seemed attentive and eager of learning of more methods of farming.

Ifuwa - Lord of Life

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY – IRINGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 3rd year June 12, 2013. Village Ifuwa Parish Pastor Gervas Nziku Companion Lord of Life Lutheran Attendees 03 adults and 7 children Weather Dry and cool Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mangu’lisa, and Venance Introduction It was sad to see scanty corn crop in a greater part of Ifuwa and the neighboring villages. This part of the region had insufficient rain and when we visited last time we saw corn plants wilting. Surprisingly, the situation was quite different at Kidilo, the preaching point of Ifuwa situated at the top of the mountain where the CVP plot is, the crops had done quite well. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a chance to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household Plots information Corn was harvested and stored in the church but unshelled. The crop looked well; a few parishioners and the pastor including surrounding children were very happy of their bumper harvest. The bean crop was dry still in the field not yet harvested. The crop looked scanty despite the good spacing which was properly followed. Many plants died during the growing process, it is likely that the rain stopped before grain filling. Questions/Comments The parishioners comment was that the corn and bean seed provided to them was good We advised them to harvest the beans quickly because dry pods were splitting open and bean seeds were dropping onto the ground. Conclusion They have done a great job and they are happy of it. They look forward to do more of it next season.

Ilambo - Prince of Peace - CVP Visit Report - June 10-2013

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY – IRINGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 2nd year June 10, 2013. Village Ilambo Parish Pastor Erasto Chaula Companion Prince of Peace Lutheran Attendees 15 Weather Dry and cold Reporters Gabriel, Mang’ulisa and Venance Introduction It was one of the interesting visits of the season because we met a big audience of fifteen people who asked many questions and were anxious to know some diseases which affect their crops. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a chance to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It's important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Plots information The beans were harvested and the yield was 75kg equivalent to one bag. Farmers complained of facing a problem of bean wilting/drying in the field before maturity. The corn was mature and in the drying process. It looked well except at one part where many corn stalks had seriously lodged. Close examination of the bending points of the lodged corn plants appeared grayish in color with soft tissue of the stem an indicator of fungal attack. Questions/Comments Parishioners asked many questions pertaining to plant diseases; important questions/ comments presented include: Question: One farmer brought to us a garlic plant infected with garlic rust (Puccinia) on the leaves and asked what the disease was and what can be done to stop it. Answer:The disease was garlic rust caused by fungus – Puccinia. Spray of fungicides such as Farmerzeb, Mancozeb or Maneb whichever available may reduce disease incidence, however, prevention by maintaining cultural practices were highly recommended. Question: The leaves of bean plants wilted and died before the maturity of bean seeds, what disease was that Answer: Could be disease or bean fly. To control bean fly the farmers were advised to apply thionex supplied to them by the Institute 3-5 days after bean germination and for the fungal attack they were advised to apply the fungicides mentioned for the control of garlic rust. Question: We noticed the rotting of some cobs caused by gibberella fungal attack. We advised the farmers to harvest and dry the corn thoroughly separating the infected cobs which must be destroyed. We cautioned them not to give the infected corn to the livestock because the fungus produces mycotoxins which are poisonous to animals as well. Conclusion The attendees showed a great interest of learning the farming methods which are taught.

Kitasengwa - Raquet Family Foundation - CVP Visit Report - May 20-2013

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY – IRINGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 2nd year May 20, 2013. Village Kitasengwa/Kitelewasi pp Pastor Aloyce Mwagogo Companion Raquet Family Foundation Attendees 12 adults Weather Dry and cool Reporters Gabriel and Venance Introduction The CVP plot is located at Kitelewsi village which is a preaching point of Kitasengwa Parish. The village members are very attentive to the modern agriculture classes and when we arrived they were there waiting to begin the class. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a chance to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It's important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Plots information The corn was at drying stage and looked quite well. It was properly spaced and the plot was kept clean. The bean plot is located at Kitasengwa; we could go there to see it but they told us the beans were doing well. Questions/Comments The parishioners’ comment on the NPK fertilizer and the variety of corn provided to them was good. We spent more time to explain about the pollen eating Scarabaidae family insects they showed us when we last visited. We told them the effect to the yield would be insignificant since so much pollen is produced and corn is open pollinated, therefore could get pollen from nearby plants. Conclusion They have done a great job and they are happy of it. They look forward to do more of it next season. They are keen to learn more of new farming methods.

Mgama - St. Paul Luth - CVP Visit Report - May 20-2013

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY – IRINGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 2nd year May 20, 2013. Village Mgama Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa Companion St. Paul Lutheran Church Attendees 07 Weather Dry and cold Reporters Gabriel and Venance Introduction We arrived at Mgama in the morning and met an audience of seven members of the church women and men waiting to receive the lesson. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a chance to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household. We also asked them if they thought there was a need for grain storage silo in their village. 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It's important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Plots information Corn was mature moving towards drying stage. The crop stand looked well. The parishioners were enthusiastic with their crop and said they received many questions from other village members and passersby who wanted to know what type of seed they had planted and what they did to make their crop look so well. Beans were harvested but not yet threshed. Comments Pastor Nixon advised the attendees to learn every step of the learning process seriously so that they can achieve the targets. Conclusion The parishioners seemed eager to learn more of the modern farming practices and we hope they will perform well. They liked the idea of having a grain storage silo in the parish. They promised to discuss about it and give answer to us later on.

Igumbilo - Augustana - CVP Visit Report - May 13-2013

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY – IRINGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st year May 13, 2013. Village Igumbilo Village Pastor/Evangelist Nixon Mwitula/Shukuru Msigwa Companion Augustana Lutheran Church Attendees 04 Weather Dry and cool Reporters Gabriel, Pastor Nixon and Venance Introduction We went to Igumbilo accompanied by the Parish pastor Nixon Mwitula. A few members of the church attended the meeting. Among the few was Shukuru Msigwa who is an evangelist of the preaching point. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a chance to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It's important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Plots information Corn was mature moving towards drying stage. The crop stand looked well. The parishioners were enthusiastic with their crop and said they received many questions from other village members and passersby who wanted to know what type of seed they had planted and what they did to make their crop look so well. Beans were harvested but not yet threshed. Comments Pastor Nixon advised the attendees to learn every step of the learning process seriously so that they can achieve the targets. Parishioners commented on the variety of corn and beans provided to them is good Conclusion The parishioners seemed eager to learn more of the modern farming practices and we hope they will perform well.

Nyanzwa - Easter Luth - CVP Visit Report - May 4-2013

2009 CVP Companion Village Project 5th Visit Year Four May 04, 2013 Village Nyanzwa Pastor Luhwano Mwafute Companion Easter Lutheran Attendees 10 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel and Venance In this visit, we were companied by Rev. Paul Harries and Itiweni Luhwago and Peter of Microfinance. We held a meeting in the Pastors’ house and discuss various village matters including agriculture and irrigation issues. Demonstration plots This is dry area and all farmers here depend on Irrigation. The type of Irrigation conducted here is farrow irrigation where by the farm plots are connected with ditches and water is allowed to flow from one plot to another. The corn has been harvested and stored in the Pastor’s house. The corn yields this year have been increased. Pastor had positive comment on the performance of the plot this year. Crops The crops that can be grown in this village are corn, beans, onions and sunflower. The villagers requested that the agricultural training program should be extended to the fifth year. They also asked that the demonstration crop should include onion and sunflower. They preferred onion demonstration plots Irrigation The village has been experiencing drought from one season to another. The water stream highly depended by villagers for irrigation and drinkable water. During the discussion, villagers suggested that there should be dam construction project. They said that they have already spoken with the government officials about this dam construction, and the government has promised to assist them. However, they have not heard back from the government since then. The dam will provide water for irrigation and drinkable water Conclusion At the end of the meeting, the villagers prepare an action plan on how to make follow up on the dam construction issues and agricultural program. We told them that we (institute of agriculture) will discuss on how to establish onion demonstration plot and look at the possibilities and logistics to do that. Somehow there is improved demonstration plot this season.

Ugesa - Christ Luth - CVP Visit Report - June 24-2013

2011CVP Companion Village Project & PCT 5th Visit, Year Two June 24, 2013 Village Ugesa Pastor Paschal Fyataga Companion Christ Lutheran Attendees 04 Weather for the past month Cloudy and cold Reporters Gabriel and Venance We arrived in the Ugesa village afternoon as we were coming from Wami village. We met a group of few members of the parish. There is village meeting today and most of the villagers have gone to attend the meeting. Purpose of the visit • Demonstrating on how to take yield measurements Topics 1. Review of the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations It was demonstrated on how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbour's farm). Farmers were instructed to count the number of corn plants and ears. Yield recording sheets were provided. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a change to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It's important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Demonstration plots This village has three demonstration plots; Corn, beans and pyrethrum. Bean plot has already been harvested. Corns are still in the field. We introduced new variety here because last year hybrid variety had ear rotting problem. This year variety (TMV) was resistant to ear rotting. However, it had germination problem. The gaps can be seen in the field. We instructed attendees to harvest and measure yields, using those measurements we can evaluate the performance of the variety Conclusion We told them that we will be back in August to pick the yield measurement records and discuss with them storage and marketing issues.

Lundamatwe - Augustana Luth - CVP Visit Report - June 12-2013

2010 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit Year three June 12, 2013 Village Lundamatwe Pastor Nixon Mwitula Companion Augustana Lutheran Church Attendees 04 Weather Sunny Ag institute staff Gabriel and Venance We stopped by the Lundamatwe village on our way to Ifuwa. We met evangelist and two other church elders. Purpose of the visit • Demonstrating on how to take yield measurements Topics 1. Demonstrations It was demonstrated on how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbour's farm). Farmers were instructed to count the number of corn plants and ears. Yield recording sheets were provided. 2. Handouts We left 5th Visit handout and Yield recording sheet to the evangelist. We asked him to instruct parish members to take the yield measurements and record in the sheet provided. Demonstration plots The bean plot has already been harvested. Corn is still in the field. This is sandy area and occasionally experiencing a rain shortage. This has been affecting the crop performance. The corn has already been dried and ready to be harvested. The evangelist said that they are planning to harvest next week. Conclusion We asked the evangelist to share with the rest of the parish members and the villagers on what we have instructed them today. We told them that we will be back in August for further instructions and demonstrations.

Kitowo - 1st Evang Luth - CVP Visit Report - June 26-2013

2010 CVP Companion Village Project 5th Visit Year Three June 26, 2013 Village Kitowo Pastor Rev. Upendo Ndendya Companion First Evangelical Lutheran, Rush City Attendees 05 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel and Venance We arrived in this Parish afternoon as we were coming from Pommern. We and the farmers went direct to the demonstration plots located a short walking distance behind the church. Purpose of the visit • Demonstrating on how to take yield measurements Topics 1. Review of the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations It was demonstrated on how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbour's farm). Farmers were instructed to count the number of corn plants and ears. Yield recording sheets were provided. 3. Crop storage We discussed on th crop storage. We told them there is a possibility to build a simple silo to demonstrate a proper grain storage. Farmers agreed that they would like a silo to be constracted in their parish. We told them that the institute will support construction of a silo. Questions/comments  What can we do to get good market of our crops? We advice you to store crops an sell them the time the price is high. You may lso roganise yourselve and form Marketing Cooperative Societies that will stragthen your bargaining power against middlemen Plots information • The corn plot looks good this year. A it was last year, this year the instructions have been properly followed. A good yield is expected from the demonstration plots • The bean plot is close to the corn plot. There has been poor germination therefore the plant population has been reduced. The bean plants are dried and ready for harvest. Conclusion We told them that we will be back in August for another demonstration meeting and collecting yield measurements. We also delivered storage pesticides and instruct them oh how to use them to store crops for long without pest damage.

Ifunda - House of Prayer - CVP Visit Report - May 15-2013

2010 CVP Companion Village Project 5th Visit Year Three May 15, 2013 Village Ifunda Pastor Elay Mwinuka Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale Attendees 10 Weather for the past month Dry Institute staff Gabriel and Venace Today we visited two villages, Kitasengwa and Ifunda. We met the parish members and other villagers waiting for us at he Ifunda church. The demonstration meeting took place using the near by corn and bean plots. Purpose of the visit • Demonstrating on how to take yield measurements Topics 1. Review of the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated on to take the yield measurements. We instructed them to measure 10 m rows from which the plants and ears will be counted. Then the process should be repeated to the bean plot. The same thing should be done to collect the yields from the neighbour’s plots for comparison with the demonstration plot. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a change to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household Questions/Comments from participants  Pastor deliver thanks to the nstitute and to the companion congregation for sponsoring the demonstration plot. He said that the plot has helped them to learn new techniques and also they have used it as for testing various seed varieties  There many types of fertilizers, what should we use here? There is no definite answer for this. In fertilizers we look at the type of nutrients contained and the fertility of soil we are going to use that fertilizer. According to the soil analysis we did here we recommend high application of N,P and K , that is why we use NPK to the demonstration plots. We advise you o use that fertilizers in your farms too.  What if I use Urea for the second application? Urea is also good fertilizer for second application. It has N that is highly needed at the time the plants are at knee high. You may use Urea for the second application Conclusion We told them than we will come back on August for another demonstration meeting and to collect the yield menasurements. The evaluation for the performance of the demonstation plots will be done at that time of the year.

Kipanga - Lake Park Lutheran CVP Visit Report - June 25-2013

2011 CVP Companion Village Project 5th Visit Year Two June 25, 2013 Village Kipanga Pastor Wilbert Kidibule Companion Lake Park Lutheran, Lake Park Attendees 10 Weather for the past month Dry and cloudy Reporters Gabriel and Venance We visited this village on our way from Ilogombe. We arrived afternoon and meet the villagers nearby the Pastors’ house and close to the demonstration plots. Purpose of the visit • Demonstrating on how to take yield measurements Topics 1. Review of the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated on to take the yield measurements. We instructed them to measure 10 m rows from which the plants and ears will be counted. Then the process should be repeated to the bean plot. The same thing should be done to collect the yields from the neighbour’s plots for comparison with the demonstration plot. 3. Crop storage We instructed the villagers on how to store the crops. The advantages of storing crops for long give a farmer a change to sell that crop when the price is high enough and also ensure food security in the household 4. Marketing We reminded them that this is the time that they should start to explore various marketing options. It’s important they seek market information so as to keep up to date with the crop prices Demonstration plots This village has three demonstration plots; Corn, beans and pyrethrum. Bean plot has already been harvested. Corn is still in the field. We introduced new varieties here because the last year hybrid variety had an ear rotting problem. This year's variety (TMV) was resistant to ear rotting. However, it had germination problem. The gaps can be seen in the field. We instructed attendees to harvest and measure yields, using those measurements we can evaluate the performance of the variety Questions from the attendees  Why is it recommended to buy new hybrid seeds every season? It is recommended to buy new hybrid seeds every season because the yields of hybrid varieties do decrease when you save the seeds and plant them the next season  Does this happen in the local varieties too? No, local varieties are not produced as hybrid seeds. Seeds of the local varieties can be saved and planted from one season to another without affecting the yields  Where can we buy the TMV seed variety? This variety was produced by the government research institute. Unfortunately, the variety is not produced anymore. However we can use the seeds from the demonstration plots. Since the variable is not Hybrid we can save the seeds and plant in the coming season Conclusion We told them that we will be back in August to pick the yield measurement records and discuss with them storage and marketing issues. The pastor asked us to visit farmers in their own farms the next time we visit Kipanga and see how they have adopted the practices.

Mlafu - Our Saviors Luth - CVP Visit Report June 4-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 5th Visit, Year Four June 4, 2013 Village Mlafu Pastor/Evangelist Daison Mpesa Companion Our Savior’s Stillwater Attendees 6 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa Purpose • Training on how to estimate yields before harvest • Demonstrating how to measure 10 meters within the row Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 5th Visit Instruction - Harvesting techniques • Demonstrations: Measurement of 10 meters in the corn and bean fields. The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to measure 10 m in three different portions within the field, and instructed to do the same in their own field for comparison purposes. Then after measurement, they were asked to count number of plants, corn ears in the 10 meters and then they should harvest and record how many liters/kilogram of grains in the form given by the institute of agriculture. Conclusion: The plots looks good, well planted and followed the instructions properly. They have started harvesting beans.

Irindi - St Timothy Luth - CVP Visit Report June 5-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 5th Visit, Year Two June 5, 2013 Village Irindi Pastor/Evangelist Alex Kikoti Companion St. Timothy Lutheran Church Attendees 1 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa. Purpose • Training on how to estimate yields before harvest • Demonstrating how to measure 10 meters within the row Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 5th Visit Instruction - Harvesting techniques • Demonstrations: The rice plot is located in the irrigation zone, pastor Alex explained to us that plot is not good at all due to the following reason; there were heavy rain in one day that broke the gate in the irrigation dam hence the plot was completely eroded/washed away by water from the dam.

Wasa - Fish Lake Lutheran - CVP Visit Report May 20-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 5th Visit, Year Two May 20, 2013 Village Wasa Pastor/Evangelist Juhudi Mkeng’e Companion Fish Lake Lutheran Church Attendees 3 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa. Purpose • Training on how to estimate yields before harvest • Demonstrating how to measure 10 meters within the row Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 5th Visit Instruction - Harvesting techniques • Demonstrations: Measurement of 10 meters in the corn and bean fields. The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to measure 10 m in three different portions within the field, and instructed to do the same in their own field for comparison purposes. Then after measurement, they were asked to count number of plants, corn ears in the 10 meters and then they should harvest and record how many liters/kilogram of grains in the form given by the institute of agriculture. Conclusion: They have harvested beans and tried to plant peas in the same plot but could not make it because rain ended before peas matured. Corn not yet harvested.

Kiponzelo - Gustavus Lutheran

2013 Companion Village Project 5th Visit, Year Three May 20, 2013 Village Kiponzelo Pastor/Evangelist Jezbeli Ndendya Companion Gustavus Aldophus Lutheran Attendees 2 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa. Purpose • Training on how to estimate yields before harvest • Demonstrating how to measure 10 meters within the row Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 5th Visit Instruction - Harvesting techniques • Demonstrations: Measurement of 10 meters in the corn and bean fields. The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to measure 10 m in three different portions within the field, and instructed to do the same in their own field for comparison purposes. Then after measurement, they were asked to count number of plants, corn ears in the 10 meters and then they should harvest and record how many liters/kilogram of grains in the form given by the institute of agriculture. Conclusion: Both Corn and Beans were already harvested and shelled.

Magubike-Stinsky Family Foundation-CVP Visit Report May 14-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 5th Visit, Year One May 14, 2013 Village Magubike Pastor/Evangelist Josiah Nyadwike Companion Stinski Family Foundation Attendees 6 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa. Purpose • Training on how to estimate yields before harvest • Demonstrating how to measure 10 meters within the row Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 5th Visit Instruction - Harvesting techniques • Demonstrations: Measurement of 10 meters in the corn and bean fields. The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to measure 10 m in three different portions within the field, and instructed to do the same in their own field for comparison purposes. Then after measurement, they were asked to count number of plants, corn ears in the 10 meters and then they should harvest and record how many liters/kilogram of grains in the form given by the institute of agriculture. Conclusion: They harvested corn but not yet shelled.

Mkimbizi - Immanuel Luth CVP Report - May 14-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 5th Visit, Year Four May 14, 2013 Village Mkimbizi Pastor/Evangelist Bryson Msigwa Companion Immanuel Lutheran Church Attendees 5 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa. Purpose • Training on how to estimate yields before harvest • Demonstrating how to measure 10 meters within the row Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 5th Visit Instruction - Harvesting techniques • Demonstrations: Measurement of 10 meters in the corn and bean fields. The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to measure 10 m in three different portions within the field, and instructed to do the same in their own field for comparison purposes. Then after measurement, they were asked to count number of plants, corn ears in the 10 meters and then they should harvest and record how many liters/kilogram of grains in the form given by the institute of agriculture. Conclusion: Their corn plot looks dry but not ready to be harvested. For beans they harvested but not yet threshed.

Lugala-Augustana CVP Visit Report - May 13-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 5th Visit, Year Two May 13, 2013 Village Lugala Pastor/Evangelist Nixon Mwitula/ Lazaro Nyinge Companion Augustana Lutheran Attendees 4 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa. Purpose • Training on how to estimate yields before harvest • Demonstrating how to measure 10 meters within the row Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 5th Visit Instruction - Harvesting techniques • Demonstrations: Measurement of 10 meters in the corn and bean fields. The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to measure 10 m in three different portions within the field, and instructed to do the same in their own field for comparison purposes. Then after measurement, they were asked to count number of plants, corn ears in the 10 meters and then they should harvest and record how many liters/kilogram of grains in the form given by the institute of agriculture. Conclusion: Their plot looks dry but not ready to be harvested.