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.

Mwatasi - Ag Inst Extension Report - Apr 24-2013

TUMAINIUNIVERSITY – IRINGAUNIVERSITYCOLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE 2008 Companion Village Project 5th Year 2nd Ex. Visit April 24, 2013 Village Mwatasi Pastor/Evangelist Elias Kadinda Companion Trinity Lutheran Church Attendees 22 Weather for the past month Cloudy and Wet Reporters Ibrahim, Mang’ulisa, Peter and Venance We had the experience of good attendance when we team up with the Institute of Microfinance; therefore we had Peter from the Microfinance Institute with us when we went to Mwatasi. We met a big audience of 22members of the Parish at the church waiting to begin the meeting. Purpose of the visit • To conduct lesson two of the extension education network and share ideas about the topics taught. Topics covered Lesson two of Extension Education Network: Plant Diseases • The concept of plant diseases • Causes of plant diseases • Disease symptoms • Common methods used to control plant diseases • Some common diseases around Iringa region • Cited examples of common corn and bean diseases, symptoms and ways to control Questions/Comments The Parishioners asked a number of questions and answers were provided through discussion. Question: Potatoes plants wilt before they mature, what causes that problem? Answer: The disease is likely to be verticillium wilt. Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that lives in the soil. It invades susceptible plants through their roots and spreads through the plant’s vascular system. The disease can’t be cured once it enters the plant. The disease remains in the soil after you remove the plant, so don’t plant another susceptible species in the same area. You can reduce the disease by use tolerant cultivars, fertilizing on schedule, using a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer. Prune off dead and dying branches. Do crop rotation. Question: Some corn plants have white broken lines on the leaves, what disease is that? Answer: The disease may be maize streak virus which is caused by a virus. The viral disease is spread by jumping insects. It has no treatment but can be minimized by use of tolerant varieties, crop rotation and control of leaf hopping insects. Those plants which are white on the whole plant are probably born with genetic disorder. Question: Small black insects are seen clamping on the bean leaves more abundant on the underside of the leaves Answer: The insects are bean aphids and can be removed by insecticides such as thionex 35 EC. Mix 40mls of the chemical with 20l of water and spray on infected leaves. Question: Minjingu Fertilizer does not make plants look good, but we are advised to apply it on our farms Answer: The quantity of nutrients in minjingu is lower than in the NPK and the nutrients are released more slowly, therefore takes a longer time to show an effect on crop plants. After the question – answer session, it was a turn for the Microfinance person to lead a discussion about SACCOS. Mwatasi Parishioners were ready for SACCOS. Conclusion The discussion went on very lively with participants responding actively.

Itungi - Ag Inst Extension Report Apr 23-2013

2008 Companion Village Project Extension Program, 5th Year 2nd Visit April 23, 2013 Village Itungi Pastor/Evangelist Medson Chengula Companion Como Park Lutheran Church Attendees 20 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim, Peter and Venance We went to Itungi accompanied by Peter from the Microfinance Institute so that he could handle SACCO’s issues. We met a big audience of 20 members of the Parish. Purpose of the visit • To conduct lesson two of the extension education network and share ideas about the topics taught. Topics covered Lesson two of Extension Education Network: Plant Diseases • The concept of plant diseases • Causes of plant diseases • Disease symptoms • Common methods used to control plant diseases • Some common diseases found around Iringa region • Cited examples of common corn and bean diseases, symptoms and ways of control Questions/Comments The Parishioners asked a number of questions and answers were provided through discussion. Question: The corn seeds bought from some shops seem to be the fake ones, where can we buy true seeds and how can we identify the true seed? Answer: It is not easy to identify the true seed by eyes; however you are advised to buy the seed from official shops e.g. TFA where you can get receipts. Keep receipts and in case of any anomaly you can go back to the shop and complain or sue the owner. Question: The hybrid corn seed H6302 did very well in the high altitude part of the region but it is no longer found, the replacing H6303 is not performing well, where can we find the former variety? Answer: The H6032 was upgraded to H6303 which seems to yield higher than the former H6302; unfortunately the H6303 lost the resistance to ear rot that the H6302 had. There is nothing we can do to help that besides the continuing effort to look for a corn variety suitable to the high altitude and resistant to the ear rot. Question: Which pesticide among some named pesticides is the best for use in controlling crop pests? Answer: Unfortunately the Trade Names of pesticides change very much with time, what matters are the chemical compositions of the pesticide; therefore it is important to seek for advice from an extension agent when planning to buy a pesticide. Question: While we all admit that we have a problem of obtaining quality seeds for the farmers, why not make the Institute of Ag be the centre for seed production? Answer: Seed production is an expensive venture which takes time to come up with real quality seed, the Institute of Ag is a small unit, a lot of preparation is require before being able to produce seed. Question: What happens to the corn cob which produces a few distantly spaced kernels on a cob? Answer: That is caused by poor fertilization which may be caused by damaged silk e.g. silk eaten by insects or inadequate supply of pollen grains from the male part of the corn plant which rarely happens because a female corn plant can be fertilized by another plant and plenty of pollen grains are produced. Question: Pesticides for seed dressing (for protection of the seeds) are not available in agrochemical shops, where can we find them? Answer: Pesticides for seed dressing are commonly not available in agrochemical shops but are supplied to the seed distributors who are supposed to do the seed dressing process before the seed is distributed to the farmers. Concerns: • Farmers expressed their concern about diseases attacking oranges, pawpaw and tomatoes. Unfortunately shortage of time limited us not to visit individual farmers to observe the disease infection for identification and advice. • They also claimed termite to be an expanding problem in the village. We still do not know the appropriate pesticide for termite control. SACCOS Peter from the Institute of Microfinance talked about SACCOS. Initially there was a resistance from members to join SACCOS because of the bad past experience of the leaders being not honest. But after a warm discussion all the members agreed to form a SACCOS and promised to call the Microfinance Institute for training after organizing some meetings. Conclusion Members are eager to learn more of farming in these extension education meetings and it works very well when the Ag Institute visits are combined with the Institute of Microfinance.

Nduli - CVP Visit Report - Apr 22-2013

2008 CVP Companion Village Project 2nd Visit of Extension Network Program April 22, 2013 Village Nduli Pastor Laiton Muyinga Companion Christ the King Lutheran, New Bringhton & YARA Co. Attendees 20 Weather for the past month Dry Inst staff Gabriel and Micro-finance staff (Itiweni, Peter and Magreth) On this visit, we were accompanied by Micro-finance institute staff. The meeting was organized to conduct two trainings; Agricultural training and Micro-finance (SACCOS) training. The trainings were conducted in the village hall nearby the church Purpose of the visit • Extension education: Plant diseases Topic • Review of the handout We went through the extension network handout which is about plant diseases • Discussion We discussed about plant diseases of both corn and beans. The discussion focused on the causes of plant diseases, disease symptoms and plant disease control. Common plant diseases found in Iringa region were addressed. Farmers were advised on how to control them. Questions/Comments from the audience  Where should we buy pesticides from? Pesticides are sold almost in all agro-chemical shops. We advised you to buy pesticides and other agricultural inputs from reliable and registered agro-chemical shops. When you buy make sure you get required instructions and you read expire date.  We have a problem with the seeds. This year the DK corn seeds were not good. The germination were poor and the performance was not good. What should we do? This might be the case of fake seeds introduced in the market. As the market of improved seeds expands, there has been unfaithful people, using he opportunity try to get maney by paking seeds, put the name and log of famous companies. Again, we advise you to buy agricultural inputs from reliable and registered agro-chemical shops. When you buy take a receipts. If you have a receipts it will be easy to report and make follow up when the seeds bought are discovered as fake seeds.  Our areas is dry areas. We have termites problem that attack and damage young plants. What should we do? We can control termites using a pesticides. The pesticides is sold in the agro-chemical shop. It is in liquid form, you dilute with water and spray to the infected areas. Go to the shop and ask for pesticides that can control termites. Do not burn the crop residues to control termites  We have problem with certain type of weeds. They make yellow or red flowers, they are small and usually grow in corn fields. This type of weeds once infested the filed corn plants become weak and someties fail to produce a crop. How can we control this weeds? The weeds are called striga (Striga spp) or witch weed. The weed is considered one of the major problem weeds in Tanzania causing 40-90% yield losses in maize and other susceptible cereals. Most of the area affected are those with low fertility characterized by very low organic carbon and very low nitrogen. There are three solution for striga: 1. The application of nitrogenous fertilizers is known to reduce the severity of Striga infestation and enable some level of maize production. 2. Other solution is to plant Striga resistant “IR maize”. 3. Incorporation of legumes in the cropping cycles reduce and control striga in the farm (Crop rotation). Conclusion The meeting was good. After the agricultural training, farmers were training on SACCOS and micro-loans. We told them that the next extension meeting we will be held n August/September.

Lulanzi - CVP Visit Report - Apr 23-2013

2009CVP Companion Village Project & PCT 2nd Extension visit of Network Program April 23, 2013 Village Lulanzi Pastor Tuluwene Gavile Companion Christ Lutheran, Lake Amo Attendees 23 Weather for the past month Cloudy and cold Ag Institute Staff Gabriel and Microfinace Institute staff (Itiweni, Peter and Magreth) On this visit, we were accompanied by Micro-finance institute staff. The meeting was organized with the aim of conducting two trainings; Agricultural training and Micro-finance (SACCOS) training. The trainings were conducted in the church. Purpose of the visit • Extension education: Plant diseases Topics • Review of the handout We went through the extension network handout about plant diseases • Discussion We discussed about plant diseases on both corn and beans. The discussion focused on the causes of plant diseases, disease symptoms and plant disease control. Common plant diseases found in Iringa region were addressed. Farmers were advised on how to control these diseases using resistant varieties, chemical control and agronomic practices Questions and Comments  We have problems with beans. When they get close to flowering stage, the leaves turn yellow and start drying. What is this? This might be the fungal disease. Your village has a long wet season. This is a favourable condition for fungal diseases. Please spray fungicides when you see these symptoms.  Can I spray fungicides for just protecting the crop? Yes, some of the fungicides can prevent and cure the diseases while some function in curing the disease only. Fungicides such as Redomil and Supalaxyl 72wpc can prevent and cure the fungus. However fungicides such as Farmzeb 80wp and Tangrizeb 80 can not prevent but can cure the fungus n beans  What are good pesticides? This is difficult to say. There are many types of pesticides,each function differently and also they differ in performance according to the climatic condition of the given area. However most commonly used pesticides in iringa are Thionex, Profit 720, Ninja and Selectron. When you observe pests in your farm, please seek advice from an extension agent  Why do you say we should not feed the rotten corn to the livestocks? Corn rotting especially in wet areas like here is caused by fungus. The fungus produces poisons (Toxins). The toxins can affect humans and even livestocks that why it is not advised to feeds animal fungal infected corn.  Sometimes the corn form ball of black power either on top or in the ear. What is this? How should I control this? This is the fungal diseases. To control this, you are advised to plant improved seed variety that is resistant to this type of disease. Also you can do crop rotation to cut the disease cycle. Conclusion After the agricultural training, the micro-finance staff trained the farmers on issues concerning micro-loans. We told them that the next extension meeting will be in August/September. We will prepare the topic according to their suggestions

Ilambilole - CVP Visit Report - Apr 22-2013

2008CVP Companion Village Project 2nd Visit of Extension Network Program April 22, 2013 Village Ilambilole Pastor Meshack Magova Companion Our Saviors, Hastings Attendees 18 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel and Micro-finance (Itiweni,Peter and Magreth) On this visit, we were accompanied by Micro-finance institute staff. The meeting was organized with the aim of conducting two trainings; Agricultural training and Micro-finance (SACCOS) training. The trainings were conducted in the church. Purpose of the visit • Extension education: Plant diseases Topics • Review of the handout We went through the extension network handout about plant diseases • Discussion We discussed about plant diseases on both corn and beans. The discussion focused on the causes of plant diseases, disease symptoms and plant disease control. Common plant diseases found in Iringa region were addressed. Farmers were advised on how to control these diseases using resistant varieties, chemical control and agronomic practices Question/comments  Termites are a problem in our area, what should we do? There are special pesticides for termites, it is sold in almost all the agro-chemical shops. You are advised to visit there and get the pesticides. However, you should not burn the crop residues as the means to control the termites. We need the crop residues to add organic matter in our soil an increase soil fertility.  If the crop is affected by the virus, should I change the crop? Change the crop to control diseases (virus diseases and others) is recommended. Crop rotation cuts the disease cycle and is one of the cheap ay to control diseases.  How to control nematodes in tomatoes? There are special pesticides for nematodes. However one has to be sure that the symptoms observed in the form are occurring because of the nematode infestation. If the yellowish and drying of tomatoes is due to fungus (which is common in your areas), you are advised to use fungicides.  How should we control fungus in irrigated tomatoes? Fungicides such as Mancozeb, Unizeb 80wp or Unilax 72wp can be used to control fungus in the tomatoes. Remember to follow instructions on how to apply.  Can insecticides used to control fungus or bacteria? No, insecticides such as theonex are meant to kill or chase leaf/shoot eating insects. They are not very effective in controlling fungus or bacteria. Please use fungicides to control fungus or bactericides to control bacteria. Conclusion After the agricultural training, the farmers received micro finance training. They discussed on how to develop business plans, fill the loan contract forms and how to return the loans. We told them that the next extension meeting will be in August/September.

Ihemi - CVP Visit Report - Apr 30-2013

2008 CVP Companion Village Project, PCT and YARA 2nd Visit of Extension of Extension program April 30, 2013 Village Ihemi Pastors Anania Kadege Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville Attendees 30 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel and Microfinace staff (Peter, Itiweni and Magreth) On this visit, we were accompanied by Micro-finance institute staff. The meeting was organized with the aim of conducting two trainings; Agricultural training and Micro-finance (SACCOS) training. The trainings were conducted in the church. Purpose of the visit • Extension education: Plant diseases Topics • Review of the handout We went through the extension network handout about plant diseases • Discussion We discussed about plant diseases on both corn and beans. The discussion focused on the causes of plant diseases, disease symptoms and plant disease control. Common plant diseases found in Iringa region were addressed. Farmers were advised on how to control these diseases using resistant varieties, chemical control and agronomic practices Questions/Comments  What is the control of diseases whose symptoms are accompanied by drying and leaf spots? This might be a disease caused by fungus. When you observe it in your farm, you may go to the extension agent ask him the type of the disease and appropriate pesticides to use. If the disease is a fungal disease which in this case I will suspect more, buy and use fungicides that treat the disease.  Why do you advise us not to repeat improved seeds? Hybrid seeds cannot be repeated because if you do that their high yield and disease resistance characteristics gradually disappear. It is advised to use the new seeds for best performance  We have problems of potatoes rotting. What is the cause and what is the cure for that problem? Potatoes like other plants can be attacked by fungus. In most of the places in Iringa region fungus in potatoes is the big problem. You can control the fungus in potatoes by planting the disease resistant varieties. Another method to reduce the incidence of the disease is to practice crop rotation. If your farm has the history of the disease, you can use fungicides to control the disease  What is the cure for ear rotting? Ear rooting is a disease problem that is common in high altitude areas. Places that are at high elevations do tend to have a long duration of rainfall. Long duration of rainfall make the air humidly which is a favourable condition for ear rotting diseases. You can control the disease by planting resistant corn varieties Conclusion The meeting was good. Also farmers received micro-finance training for the staff of the institute of micro-finance of Tumaini University. Farmers were instructed on how to join the saving cooperatives, fill the contract forms and develop business plans.

Kilolo CVP Visit Report - Apr 23-2013

2008 CVP Companion Village Project 2nd Visit of Extension Network Program April 23, 2013 Village Kilolo Pastor Yona Kinganga Companion King of Kings, Woodbury Attendees 13 Weather for the past month Dry Ag institute staff Gabriel and Microfinance staff (Itiweni, Peter and Magreth) On this visit, we were accompanied by Micro-finance institute staff. The meeting was organized with the aim of conducting two trainings; Agricultural training and Micro-finance (SACCOS) training. The trainings were conducted in the church. Purpose of the visit • Extension education: Plant diseases Topic • Review of the handout We went through the extension network handout about plant diseases • Discussion We discussed about plant diseases on both corn and beans. The discussion focused on the causes of plant diseases, disease symptoms and plant disease control. Common plant diseases found in Iringa region were addressed. Farmers were advised on how to control these diseases using resistant varieties, chemical control and agronomic practices Questions/Comments  There are problems that improved seeds from other countries are not performing eg seeds from Kenya. What should we do? Most of the improved seeds are certified by the government before being distributed to farmers. Sometimes, some unfaithful people will produce face seeds and pack in the bags and sell to farmers. You might have bought one of those bags hence experience poor performance. I would like to advise you to buy seeds from reliable dealers  Is it true that local seeds are not performing? This is not true. Local varieties are good varieties; they have good characteristics that suit the given areas. Improved varieties have been developed from local varieties where by some new additional characteristics are added. If you do not have enough money to buy improved seeds, select good corn years from a local variety of the previous season and plant in your shamba  The problem of maize virus in Kenya what precaution measure should we take in Tanzania? The disease is called Maize lethal necrosis and Maize chlorotic mottle – a combination of two viruses. It Kills the plants and there is no control at this point. The symptoms are twisting and discoloration of leaves. Plants frequently die before tasseling- no grain production. The disease presents up to 2100 meters altitude, especially in areas where maize was grown continuously in one region. The disease is like an outbreak where by the virus spreads very fast. The government has taken precautions to protect the farmers here by prohibiting the maize seeds and maize crops from entering into the country from Kenya. However farmers are advised to immediately report to the extension agents once they see the symptoms of the diseases in their farms.  What is the vision of the institute in the future? Is it only research or seeds productions and fertilizer productions? Our vision is to be the leading research and extension institutions in southern highland of Tanzania. The aim of the institute is to increase agricultural production in the region through research and extension. Currently, we do not have plans to enter into seed production or fertilizer manufacturing business Conclusion This has been a good village with very well managed plots for all four years. The extension program adds addition knowledge and skills to the farmers. We told them that the next extension meeting will be in August/September.

Ipogoro - CVP Visit Report April 22-2013

2008 Companion Village Project Extension Program, 5th Year 2nd Visit April 22, 2013 Village IpogoroParish Pastor/Evangelist Nixon Mwitula Companion Augustana Lutheran Church Attendees 21 Weather for the past month Cloudy and Rainy Reporters Ibrahim and Venance Upon our arrival, we were thrilled by the big number of attendees; there were 21 members of the village anxiously waiting to attend the meeting. Unfortunately we were not accompanied by any member of the Microfinance Institute that the villagers expected to meet together with us. In the meeting, they asked questions, shared experience and gave opinions on plant diseases and gave a detailed report of their SACCOS plus a copy to be sent to the Microfinance. Purpose of the visit • To move into lesson two of the extension education network and share ideas about the topics taught. Topics covered Lesson two of Extension Education Network: Plant Diseases • The concept of plant diseases • Causes of plant diseases • Disease symptoms • Common methods used to control plant diseases • Some common diseases around Iringa region • Cited examples of common corn and bean diseases, symptoms and ways of control Corn plants with disease infected leaves were examined and two types of diseases were identified as Maize Leaf Blight and Gray Leaf Spot (GLS). We used the diseased plant samples to discuss the details of disease causes, symptoms and ways to control. Questions/Comments The Parishioners asked a number of questions and answers were provided through discussion. Question: Can nematodes affect corn? Answer: Yes, nematodes attack the roots of corn and feed on them as parasites while affecting the growth of the corn plants. Probably it is not a reported problem in Iringa because no one has investigated but it is a case in some parts of the world where corn is grown. Question: If a farmer sprays an herbicide this season, can the chemical affect corn in the next growing season? Answer: No/ Yes depending on how the herbicide is applied. It is advisable to follow manufacturer’s instruction properly when applying pesticides in order to avoid any side effects. Question: Which pesticide among some named pesticides is the best for use in controlling crop pests? Answer: Unfortunately the Trade Names of pesticides change very much with time, what matters are the chemical compositions of the pesticide; therefore it is important to seek for advice from an extension agent when planning to buy a pesticide. After the questions and answers, the parishioners read their SACCOS report and submitted a copy to be handled to the Microfinance Institute. Important hints from the report include: 1. The SACCOS is registered with 45 members; 30 females and 15 males 2. The SACCOS began with initial capita of 400,000Tsh and has expanded to 10,000,000Tsh 3. 28 Members have taken loans including25 females and 3males. Conclusion The meeting was lively with members participating by asking questions and commenting on plant diseases. They commented that SACCOS was so vital for the success of the farming techniques which we are teaching.

Kipanga - CVP Visit Report - Feb 13-2013

TUMAINIUNIVERSITY – IRINGAUNIVERSITYCOLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE 2011 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Two February 13, 2013 Village Kipanga Pastor Winled Fwimi Companion Lake Park Lutheran Church Attendees 21 Weather for the past month Rainy, wet Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Mangu’lisa, Pongolan and Venance 08024.579S 035051.707E 1823m asl Introduction It is very exciting to learn the things which are happening at Kipanga this year on the CVP plot. After arriving at Kipanga, we were taken to the plot which had corn last year and which I call corn plot A. The plot has been planted with corn again but the pastor is practicing a different farming technique called “Ngolo” usually practiced by Matengo people of Ruvuma region in the Southern part of Tanzania. Then we were taken to a preaching point called Ihimbo, some 8km away from Kipanga station. The parishioners are growing corn there using the inputs provided by the government corn plot B). Upon returning back to the station, we were told the parishioners have the third corn plot C in which the Institute’s inputs are being applied. We could not go to see that plot because it is not near the church and it was becoming late in the day. Purpose of the visit • To observe the progress of the plots. Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after teaseling 2. Demonstration on fertilizer application and bean planting: There was a demonstration on how to do the 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot, planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply Corn, bean and pyrethrum Plots discussion: Corn plants in plot A were doing well although the applied techniques were slightly different from what we teach. Corn plants in plot B were planted following all the practices that we teach except the fertilizer type and quantity was different. The plants looked yellow, an indicator of lacking N. The plot was fertilized with Minjingu at planting and top – dressed by one bag/acre of Urea. Corn plot C at Kilagala preaching point was not visited but the pastor and parishioners assured us that plants were doing well. They had not planted beans yet, but said they would plant later in March or April to avoid excessive moisture prevailing in February Kipanga Parishioners did a wonderful job of raising many nusery beds of pyrethrum at each preaching point. At the time of visit, each parishioner was preparing own plot to transplant pyrethrum seedlings; besides each preaching point had a pyrethrum plot for the congregation. Questions/Comments from Audience The attendees asked two questions. Question one: how to control maize streak virus (MSV)which affected a few corn plants at plot B Answer: By use of certified seed, crop rotation and phytosanitary practices. Question two: What corn seed should they rely on since all seeds seem to rot after crop maturity Answer: They should rely on the local varieties resistant to ear rot, meanwhile we are still looking for improved verieties which are resistant to ear rot Finally the parishioners expressed their concern about the pyrethrum buying agent taking dried flowers without paying. We took the matter to the PCT Mafinga for solutions. Conclusion We are optimistic that Kipanga parishioners will succeed to obtain good corn harvest and adopt the farming techniques for application in their individual plots. For sure there will be a good harvest of pyrethrum flowers this year and PCT promised make changes to improve the pyrethrum buying process. Current news from Kipanga Pastor is that all the three corn plots are doing well and a big number of parish members succeeded to transplant pyrethrum which is growing well.

Irindi - CVP Visit Report - Jan 29-2013

TUMAINIUNIVERSITY – IRINGAUNIVERSITYCOLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE 2011 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Two January 29, 2013 Village Irindi Pastor Alex Kikoti Companion St. Timothy Lutheran Church Attendees 12 Weather for the past month Dry and warm Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Roger, Pongolan, Venance 070034.752S 036015.307E 710m asl Introduction We went to Irindi accompanied with two medical staff from Ilula Hospital. Upon arrival we met an audience of 12 members of the village waiting for the lesson of the day at church premises. We drove to the rice plot to see the progress. Purpose of the visit • To see the progress of the rice plot. Topics 1. Review of the rice handout • Transplanting of rice seedlings • Fertilization • weeding 2. Discussion on nutritional issues • Mentioning the common types of foods the villagers eat • Food categories based on the functions in the body 3. Demonstration of simple water cleaning technique by Ultra- Violet rays: There was a demonstration on how to clean water by filling it in a clean transparent plastic bottle and placing it on the house roof so that the sun can clean it. 4. Rice plot We saw rice seedlings being transplanted into the bunds which were recently prepared. There were about 10 bunds prepared and the pastor said they planned to prepare more bunds. The pastor said they had a problem of water reaching their plot but now there is enough to reach their plot. 5. Discussion, questions and comments The group participated actively in the nutritional, water cleaning techniques and asked a few questions about rice as well. TUMAINIUNIVERSITY – IRINGAUNIVERSITYCOLLEGE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE 6. The current news received from the Irindi Pastor is that they added more bunds and transplanted rice seedlings to make half an acre. The rice is doing well and it is at flowering stage to date. Conclusion We are hoping that there will continue to be sufficient water to feed the plants especially at grain filling stage so that they get good rice yield.

Ugesa CVP Visit Report - Feb 5-2013

CVP - PCT Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Three February 5th, 2013 Village Ugesa Coordinates S 07o44.477’ E 035o43.515’ Pastor Pascal Fyataga Companion Christ Lutheran Attendees 5 Weather for the past month Rain/Wet Reporters Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Mang’ulisa Purpose • Delivering insecticides (1litre) and fertilizers (2 bags of NPK) • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and spraying of insecticides Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 4th Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Insecticides and second fertilizer applications: The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to spray and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place fertilizers very close to plant stock. Conclusion: Their plot don’t look good, so we encouraged them to work hard in order to improve yield

Ruaha-Mbuyuni CVP Visit Report - March 20-2013

2010 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Four March 20th, 2013 Village Ruaha Mbuyuni (Malolo) Pastor Elia Konga/Milton Mbosa Companion Holy Trinity Ev.Lutheran Church Attendees 5 Weather Moderately wet Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa Introduction The demonstration plots have been moved to the preaching point called Malolo. The preaching point is 21 km from the Parish (Ruaha Mbuyuni). We picked Pastor at Ruaha Mbuyuni and we drove to Malolo village. Purpose • Delivering insecticides (1litre) and fertilizers (2 bags of NPK) • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and spraying of insecticides Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 4th Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Insecticides and second fertilizer applications: The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to spray and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place fertilizers very close to plant. Conclusion Malolo is dry area. The irrigation is needed that is why the plots were located in the irrigated farmland of the village. However, the challenge is how often they get water for irrigation because they receive irrigation after 21 days. Their corn were highly affected by Maize Streak Virus (MSV), we explained to them what are the causes of this diseases and the way to deal with.

Nyanzwa CVP Visit Report - Jan 29-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 4th Visit, Year Five January 29, 2013 Village Nyanzwa Pastor Luhwano Mwafute Companion Easter Lutheran Church Attendees 4 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Location GPS reading Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa Altitude: 585m above sea level 07021.231S O36017.049E Introduction Nyanzwa is located in the valley, surrounded by mountains all around covered with shrubs. Also Nyanzwa is considered dry land and hence majority of people/farmers depends on irrigation for farming rather than rainfall. Last years’ crop yields were not good, due to shortage of rainfall. Therefore families now don’t have enough food to eat. Purpose of the visit • Delivering insecticides (1litre) and fertilizers (2 bags of NPK) • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and spray of insecticides Topics covered 1. Review of the handouts - 4th Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications 2. Demonstrations: Insecticides and second fertilizer applications: The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to spray and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place fertilizers very close to plant stock. Conclusion: It seems the drought situation is always happening year after year, so they shifted the plots to irrigation zone.

Mlafu CVP Visit Report - Jan 10-2013

2009 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Four January 10, 2013 Village Mlafu Pastor Daisom Mpesa Companion Our Saviour’s Stillwater Attendees 13 Weather for the past month Cloudy and wet Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Ibrahim , Mang’ulisa and Venance 07047.165S 036008.493E 1363m asl Introduction It was warm and wet at Mlafu when we visited; it seemed they were receiving a good amount of rain. There were 13 members of the village gathered to receive the teaching about modern farming methods. Purpose of the visit • To deliver the second application fertilizer and insecticide for insect pest control on corn and beans Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after tasseling 2. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn There was a demonstration on how do second applications of fertilizer in corn. We asked the attendees to show us how they could do it and they demonstrated perfectly. There was demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants too. Again the parish members could show us how they can plant and fertilize beans. 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply 4. Delivery. We delivered 2 bags of NPK cereal for corn second application and a bottle thionex insecticide for pest control. Corn and bean Plots discussion Corn was a month old because it was planted in December 11 and 12 and it was doing very well. The plot was well weeded and looked clean. The bean plot was in the preparation process that planting can take place later. Crop residues of the previous crop were well kept on the ground surface. Questions/Comments from Audience There was only one comment about the marketing problem of the variety of beans they were growing. We advised them to grow more beans so that they can collectively sell beans to community secondary schools which are not very far from the village. Conclusion Mlafu has been doing a wonderful job on the corn and bean plot since the beginning of the plot in their village. There was a corn plot near the CVP plot planted on the same date but did follow the farming practices taught. The villagers could compare the two plots and see the difference which is very obvious and learn. The attendees expressed their readiness to adopt the good farming practices.

Mgama CVP Visit Report - Jan 9-2013

2011 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Two January 09, 2013 Village Mgama Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa Companion St Paul Lutheran Church Attendees 06 Weather for the past month Rainy Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Ibrahim and Venance 08001.311S 035035.509E 1765m asl Introduction We met a small audience of six people waiting at the church. Most of the village members were busy weeding their corn fields. We saw a nice looking church which was rehabilitated recently. Purpose of the visit • To deliver the second application fertilizer and insecticide for insect pest control on corn and beans Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after tasseling 2. Demonstration on fertilizer application and bean planting: There was a demonstration on how to do the 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot, planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply 4. Delivery. Two bags of NPK cereal and a litre of thionex insecticide was delivered Corn and bean Plots discussion The corn plot has been moved away from where it was last year to get away from thieves. We did not go to the plot as it was beginning to rain. According to the Pastor, the corn was planted sometime in December, 2012 and the plants were doing well. We advised them to weed and apply the insecticide immediately. The beans will be planted later in February. Questions/Comments from Audience The attendees asked two questions. One question was about when exactly is the right time to do the 2nd time fertilizer application in corn. We told them to apply the fertilizer when the corn is at knee high or 60 days after planting. The second concern was actually a comment on the significance of replanting in case of poor germination. We emphasized that replanting may be beneficial only if done in the first week of germination. After the first week of germination, replanting is insignificant. Conclusion We hope the plot performance will improve this year because the plot is away from thieves who stole con last year, and secondly, the pastor and parishioners have gained more knowledge and experience on good farming practices as they are in the second year.

Kitasengwa CVP Visit Report - Jan 11-2013

2011 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Two January 11, 2013 Village Kitasengwa Pastor Aloyce Mwagogo Companion Raquet Family Foundation Attendees 14 Weather for the past month Rainy Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Ibrahim and Venance 08012.815S 035020.458E 1753m asl Introduction Upon arrival at Kitelewasi which is a preaching point of Kitasengwa we met an audience of 14 people waiting to begin the meeting. Purpose of the visit • To deliver the second application fertilizer and insecticide for insect pest control on corn and beans Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after tasseling 2. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn There was demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how do second applications of fertilizer in corn 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply 4. Delivery. Two bags of NPK cereal and a bottle of thionex insecticide containing one litre was delivered. Corn and bean Plots discussion Corn was planted sometime before December 11, 2012 but did not germinate until after December 11 when it rained. We saw young corn plants growing well. The plants were well spaced and weeded. Beans were not planted yet, the parishioners said they would plant beans later in February. Questions/Comments from Audience The attendees asked a few questions about Minjingu Rock Phosphate (MRP) and 2nd application fertilizers: Question 1: Tell us about the quality MRP Answer: MRP is a good fertilizer but releases nutrients slowly and contains fewer amounts of nutrients as compared to the NPKs that we recommend. Question 2: If I did not apply any fertilizer at planting, can I double at 2nd application to compensate? Answer: Compensation won’t work because the plants have already past a growth stage at which they required the nutrients. Lastly, one farmer brought a sample of pollen eating insects on corn for identification and consultation for possible ways to control them. Consultations have been made and advise given back to the farmers in this village. Conclusion The villagers showed a great interest and eagerness to learn more about the modern farming methods that are taught by the Institute. The growing corn was in a good shape giving hope of good yield from the preaching point.

Kiponzelo CVP Visit Report - Jan 14-2013

2010 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Three January 14, 2013 Village Kiponzelo Pastor Jezbel Ndenya Companion Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Attendees 03 Weather for the past month Cloudy and Cool Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Ibrahim , Happy and Venance 07058.232S 035023.507E 11780m asl Introduction Upon arrival at Kiponzelo we met only three members of the church i.e. the pastor and two other members of the church only. Purpose of the visit • To deliver the second application fertilizer and insecticide for insect pest control on corn and beans as well. Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after tasseling 2. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn There was demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how do second applications of fertilizer in corn 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply 4. Delivery. We delivered two bags of NPK cereal fertilizer and a bottle of thionex pesticide for the control of insect pests in corn and beans as well. Corn and bean Plots discussion Corn was planted in November 20, 2012. The plants looked well and they were weeded. We advised them to apply the pesticide and do 2nd fertilization The beans were planted in December 6th but did not look well. The plants looked stunted and yellowish in color. The pastor said the plot where the beans were planted was a cattle path way before growing the beans. Probably that is the reason for the bean crop failure. But other factors such soil pH might be the cause. Questions/Comments from Audience The pastor thought the fertilizer delivered this season for beans (NPK Winner) was not good enough to make a good bean crop but we disagreed with him that the fertilizer was performing very well in other areas; therefore, there should be another factor that is hindering the growth of the beans which we have to investigate. Conclusion We are hoping for the corn to yield well but not the beans because they are already stunted and turning yellow despite the application of all the fertilizer.

Kidugala CVP Visit Report - Jan 15-2013

2010 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Three January 16, 2013 Village Kidugala Pastor Wallace Lupenza Companion Immanuel Lutheran Attendees 16 Weather for the past month Dry and Warm Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Gabriel, Ibrahim , and Venance 09007.372S 034032.185E 1670m asl Introduction As we approached Kidugala Parish we saw some corn plants wilting because of the long period of draught which had existed around the village and the nearby villages. We met an audience of 16 members of the Parish eagerly waiting around the church premises to begin the meeting. Purpose of the visit • To deliver the second application fertilizer and insecticide for insect pest control on corn and beans Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after tasseling 2. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn There was demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how do second applications of fertilizer in corn 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply 4. Delivery. Two bags of NPK cereal and a litre of thionex insecticide was delivered. Corn and bean Plots discussion According to the parishioners, corn was planted sometime in December 2012. The rain has been so erratic in the whole of Kidugala and nearby villages such that germination of the corn was uneven. We encouraged them to continue weeding the growing plants, fertilize and apply insecticide against insect pests. The beans will be planted later in February. Questions/Comments from Audience The attendees asked a few questions on bean and corn diseases and answers were provided. Question 1: What are the white insects which have been observed to eat the roots of corn and how can it be controlled? Answer: The insects are probably termites and can be controlled by anti- termite, red the instructions enclosed in the container carefully before attempting to apply and if you don’t understand ask for assistance from the extension officer around the village or you may call us; phone numbers are in the quest register book. Question 2: Some corn plants at knee-high height show white lines on leaves, what is the disease and how can that problem be rectified? Answer: It is probably the maize streak virus disease which is often spread by leaf hoppers. It is a viral disease which can not be treated but can be prevented by the use of certified disease free seeds, crop rotation and removal of diseased plants and proper disposal. Question 3: Beans wilt at flowering stage and finally die completely. What is the cause for that problem? Answer: The cause is probably an insect called the bean fly. It can be controlled by spraying an insecticide such as thionex 3-5 days after beans germination to kill the insect pest larvae or eggs. After the questions and answers, Gabriel presented to the members the message brought to them from the Microfinance Institute to address some SACCOS issues. Conclusion The parish members showed a great interest in learning the new farming methods and asked for the Microfinance Institute to visit them for capacity building in the area of SACCOS.

Ihemi CVP Visit Report - Jan 9-2013

2008 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Five January 09, 2013 Village Ihemi Pastor Anania Kadege Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville and Yara Fertilizer company Attendees 19 Weather for the past month Rainy Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Ibrahim and Venance 08001.039S 035029.634E 1832m asl Introduction The parishioners were having a meeting in the church when we arrived at Ihemi and it was raining heavily. There was a big audience of nineteen members. Purpose of the visit • To deliver the second application fertilizer and insecticide for insect pest control on the corn and beans plot Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after tasseling 2. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn We could not demonstrate because it was raining heavily outside but instead we discussed about planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a discussion on how to do second application of fertilizer in corn. The members were knowledgeable of what was spoken because they have been practicing the farming methods for the past four years now. 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply 4. Delivery. We delivered two bags of NPK cereal and one litre of thionex insecticide. Corn and bean Plots discussion We looked at the corn from far. It seemed doing well. We could not take any pictures. The parishioners said they would plant beans sometimes in February. Questions/Comments from Audience The attendees asked the following questions 1. What is the importance of covering fertilizers after application? Answer: Covering the fertilizer after application reduces the possible nutrient loss by evaporation or surface removal and hence improves its use by plants. 2. What is wrong with intercropping? Answer: Intercropping increases plant competition for resources and lowers yield of either crop. It is important to plant only one crop in order to maximize yield of whatever intended crop. 3. How can we solve the bean seed availability challenge? Answer: It’s high time you begin multiplying the seed from Uyole that we give you to plant in the plot so that you can use it in the next season. We are not guaranteed of getting the bean seed from Uyole forever. They had a comment on what they want to be taught in the coming extension visit. They want to be taught about ‘types of fertilizers and how they function’. Conclusion This parish has been doing well on the corn and bean plot. The Pyrethrum suffers from draught in summer. When asked how many adopted the modern farming techniques that we teach them, many raised their hands up.

Lundamatwe CVP Visit Report - Jan 18-2013

2013 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit January 18, 2013 Village Lundamatwe Coordinates S 07o47.900’ E 035o42.077’ Pastor Nixon Mwitula Companion Augustana Lutheran Church Attendees 18 Weather Dry Reporters Ibrahim Purpose of the visit • Delivering insecticides (1litre) and fertilizers (2 bags of NPK) • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and spray of insecticides Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 4th Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Insecticides and second fertilizer applications: The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to spray and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place fertilizers very close to plant. Discussion Since I went with Pastor Nixon, I invited him to talk about the importance of attending the demonstration meetings and using the techniques in their own farms.

Igumbilo - CVP Visit Report - Jan 18-2013

2013 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit January 18, 2013 Village Igumbilo Coordinates Pastor Nixon Mwitula Companion Augustana Lutheran Church Attendees 5 Weather Dry Reporters Ibrahim Purpose of the visit • Delivering insecticides (1litre) and fertilizers (2 bags of NPK) • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and spray of insecticides Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 4th Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Insecticides and second fertilizer applications: The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to spray and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place fertilizers very close to plant. Discussion Since I went with Pastor Nixon, I invited him to talk about the importance of attending the demonstration meetings and using the techniques in their own farms. Conclusion Their corn plot looks good, we encouraged them to continue doing a good job

Ilogombe CVP Visit Report -- February 4-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 4th Visit, Year Two February 4, 2013 Village Ilogombe Pastor/Evangelist Anita Nyaulingo Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Attendees 8 Weather for the past month Rainy/wet Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa. Purpose • Delivering insecticides (1litre) and fertilizers (2 bags of NPK) • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and spraying of insecticides Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 4th Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Insecticides and second fertilizer applications: The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to spray and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place fertilizers very close to plant. Conclusion: Their plot looks good and we encouraged them to work hard in order to improve yields.

Image Secondary School CVP Visit Report - Jan 30, 2013

2013 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit January 30, 2013 Village Image Secondary School Coordinates Headmaster Andeck Ngogo Companion Augustana Lutheran Church Attendees 50 students (Form Three) Weather Rainy Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa Purpose of the visit • Delivering insecticides (1litre) and fertilizers (2 bags of NPK) • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and spray of insecticides Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 4th Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Insecticides and second fertilizer applications: The attendees were given an opportunity to explain on how to spray and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place fertilizers very close to plant. Discussion We had a very good discussion with students who participate in the demonstration plot activities. They asked many questions which troubled them and also the ones which trouble their parents at home. They really appreciate the training and promised to use the knowledge acquired to help their parents to improve their farming.

Wami - CVP Visit Report - Feb 5-2013

CVP - PCT Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Three February 5th, 2013 Village Wami Coordinates S 08o21’ E 035o36’ Pastor Pascal Fyataga Companion Christ Lutheran Attendees 9 Weather for the past month Rain/Wet Reporters Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Mang’ulisa Purpose • Delivering insecticides (1litre) and fertilizers (2 bags of NPK) • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and spraying of insecticides Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 4th Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Insecticides and second fertilizer applications: The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to spray and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place fertilizers very close to plant. Conclusion: We encouraged them to work hard in order to improve all plots (Corn, Beans and Pyrethrum)

Ifunda CVP Visit Report - Jan 27, 2013

2010 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Three January 27, 2013 Village Ifunda Pastor Elay Mwinuka Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale Attendees 28 Weather for the past month Rainny Institute staff Gabriel, Roger and Rev. Mang’ulisa We drove for about 2 km to the preaching point of Ifunda called Ifunda shuleni were the plot is located. Pastor led us with the motorcycle. It is located in the Ifunda secondary school area. After seen the plot we drove back to the parish for the demonstration meeting. Topics 1. Greetings Roger delivered greetings from House of Prayer, Oakdale and US Institute of Agriculture Advisory Committee 2. Review of the handouts  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest • Weeding after planting • Second fertilizers application 3. Demonstrations We demonstrated ways to apply fertilizers in corn as the second application. Farmers participated in apply fertilizers in their demonstration plots. Insecticide Application. We delivered a bottle of pesticides and reminded them on the ratios to be used to apply the fields. 4. Delivery. We delivered fertilizers and insecticides Item Fertilizers for Corn Pesticides Variety/Type NPK Thionex Amount 2Bag 1 bottle Demonstration plots The corn plot has been ploughed and planted. It was planted on December 24, 20012. Spacing is good and plants look good. There were signs of insects damaging the plants. We instructed Pastor to spay the pesticides and organize for the fertilizer secon application. Bean has not been planted yet. Questions/Comments from Audience  Why bean flies come to the beans They might be following food or they are using the plants as habitat. The important thing is to control the flies as soon as possible because the flies can be vector of micro-organisms that course diseases or can destroy the plants directly causing what is known as bean ‘maggot’ disease.  What is the good fertilizer for the second application Most of the nitrogenous fertilizers are good for the secon application. However in the demonstration plots we will use NPK with high content of nitrogen. We beleave this fertilizers will help the plants to grow faster and healthy.  Sometimes beans become yellow, why? This might be a disease symptom or and indication that plants lack nitrogen nutrient. It is advised to use fertilizers when you plant to supply required nutrients to the plants  Can NPK be used in rice? Yes, NPK know as Cereal is the fertilizer made special for all type of cereals including rice. You can apply that NPK to the rice fields. Conclusion We demonstrated the fertilizer application in front of the Pastor’s house. We encouraged them to adopt the techniques and use in their own farms. We will be back in May for another demonstration meeting.

Kilolo Star Vocational - CVP Visit Report - Jan 21-2013

2011 Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Two January 21, 2013 Village Kilolo Star Vocational School Pastor Castor Sanguya Companion Kilolo Star Water Project Attendees 1 Weather for the past month Cloudy Reporters Ibrahim, Roger, Mang’ulisa and Venance Introduction It was one of the unexciting visits where we met only the teacher who supervises the demonstration plot, the students were on vacation and the corn field had more weeds than the corn plants. Many gaps were evident indicating untimely planting of corn which coincided with a dry spell. Purpose of the visit: • To make follow-up on the CVP progress and solve any arising problems; some inputs were delivered earlier. • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and insecticide application Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: 2nd Fertilizer application we demonstrated to the only teacher the 2nd application of fertilizer practice and indicated to him the importance of applying insecticide when the plants show signs of pest infestation. • Corn and beans plot The corn plot was full of weeds and fewer plants which were small; a couple of inches above ground. We got the implication that the corn was planted late and was hit by a dry spell at the time of germination. They had not planted beans yet hoping to plant it in February. Deliveries We delivered 2 bags of NPK cereal for 2nd application on corn and one litre of thionex pesticide Comments/Questions There was no question and no comment from the teacher. Conclusion: Plot performance at this school hasn’t been successful since the beginning of the program. Last year the school did not plant corn because they did not prepare land on time and this year they delayed planting. Bean yield last year was average (about 2 bags). We remain skeptic of the future performance of this plot.

Kitowo - CVP Visit Report - Jan 23-2013

2010 Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Three January 23, 2013 Village Kitowo Pastor Rehema Longo Companion First Evangelical Lutheran Church Attendees 4 Weather for the past month Cloudy and moist Reporters Ibrahim and Venance Introduction At this time of the season most farmers are very busy trying to catch up with weeding operations as weeds are growing vigorously to compete with crop plants, therefore we were not astonished to find only four members of the church waiting to receive the teaching. Purpose of the visit: • To make follow-up on the CVP progress and solve any arising problems; the inputs were delivered earlier. • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and insecticide application Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: 2nd Fertilizer application; The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were advised not to place fertilizers and seeds together. The fertilizer should be placed 5cm away from the plant to avoid any fertilizer injury. • Corn plants, beans and pyrethrum Corn plants were above knee high tall; they looked well spaced, weeded and fertilized and in good shape. The pesticide had been applied. The beans were not yet planted, the parishioners said they would plant beans later in the season. They were expecting to transplant pyrethrum from Pommern village public nursery. Comments/Questions They asked questions on the applicability of minimum tillage in their situations and we advised them to continue with ox - plowing because the soil at Kitowo is clay which tends to become very hard after drying. They asked about maize streak virus disease and we advised them to follow phytosanitary practices and do crop rotation to minimize disease incidences. An important comment for this village is that all the CVP documents which were missing after the transfer of the pastor were returned back in place. Therefore, the parishioners were very happy to see their documents back. Another comment was that we were able to connect them to the Microfinance Institute Staff so that they could be able to receive loans for agricultural activities before it was too late in the season. Conclusion: The attendees and the Pastor seemed interested with the teaching. They are likely to do better as they learn more.