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.