Idasi - CVP Visit Report - Oct 29-2012

2012 Companion Village Project 2nd Visit, Year Two October 29, 2012 Village Idasi pp of Ng’ang’ange Pastor/Evangelist Simon Msula Simon Msula/Victor Companion Roseville Lutheran Church Attendees 13 Weather for the past month Dry and cool Reporters Pongolan, Phil and Venance Upon our arrival, we saw a few attendees around the church area, more members gathered after our arrival. We were accompanied by Phil Larson from Minnesota. We got curious of the size of the plot as we were going around the corn plot. We decided to take measurements of the plot. It was challenging to get the actual size of the plot because of the irregularity of the plot and many obstacles in the plot. We managed to get only half an acre of the land near the church and asked parishioners to secure another half-acre near the church area. Purposes of the visit • To see the corn and beans plot • To demonstrate on planting of corn and beans • To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 3rd Visit Instruction • Plant population with 60 cm. rows and Fertilizer applications • Fertilizer needs template 2. Demonstration o Planting and fertilizer applications. The demonstration plot is close to the church. We measured the plot then demonstrated on how to plant and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn and 30×10cm for beans. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans. 3. Rainfall gauge and record They did not have rainfall record sheet and said the rainfall gauge was at the primary school. We asked them to take the rain gauge from the primary school/or bring one from the institute and put it near the church at an open place where no obstacles and start taking readings. 4. Delivery We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans Variety TMV Uyole 96 NPK cereal for basal application NPK cereal for 2nd application NPK winner for planting Amount 8kg 40kg 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags Conclusion Idasi requires more teachings to be able to follow properly the good farming practices that we teach, however, the distance and the dangerous road is big challenge to the Institute Research Assistants. We insisted that they have been given inputs early in time so that they can plant in time all crops corn and beans.

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2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st Year May 3, 2012. Village Idasi parish Pastor Daudi Kisoma Companion Roseville Lutheran Church Attendees 06 Weather Rainy and wet Reporters Rev. Mangu’lisa, Venance and Pongolani 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 measure, tassels from plants within the 10m were removed to mark them for easy identification at the time of harvesting. Plots information Idasi is one of the Parishes which are difficult to reach, therefore visited a few times in a year. We got stuck in the mud a couple of times before we finally called the villagers for rescue. Despite lack of some important information on good agricultural practices, their Corn looked well. The spacing between lines was bit wider than recommended and some gaps between plants resulting from failure to replant. The ears were big and impressive to look at. Parishioners were enthusiastic about their plot. They had not planted their beans yet, they were hoping to plant beans at a plot in front of the church before the end of May. Comments It is encouraging to watch their corn plot though it is their first year to participate in the program. We are optimistic that they will perform better in the second and subsequent years. The location of the corn plot and the place where they will plant beans provide a good spot for all Parishioners and other villagers to observe the agricultural practices taught. Conclusion We told them to continue weeding until when the corn is about to be harvested. We also advised them to adhere to the planting of corn at a spacing of 60cm between lines and 20cm between plants, 30cm between lines and 10 cm between bean plants.

Idasi-CVP Visit Report-May 3, 2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st Year May 3, 2012. Village Idasi parish Pastor Daudi Kisoma Companion Roseville Lutheran Church Attendees 06 Weather Rainy and wet Reporters Rev. Mangu’lisa, Venance and Pongolani 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 measure, tassels from plants within the 10m were removed to mark them for easy identification at the time of harvesting. Plots information Idasi is one of the Parishes which are difficult to reach, therefore visited a few times in a year. We got stuck in the mud a couple of times before we finally called the villagers for rescue. Despite lack of some important information on good agricultural practices, their Corn looked well. The spacing between lines was bit wider than recommended and some gaps between plants resulting from failure to replant. The ears were big and impressive to look at. Parishioners were enthusiastic about their plot. They had not planted their beans yet, they were hoping to plant beans at a plot in front of the church before the end of May. Comments It is encouraging to watch their corn plot though it is their first year to participate in the program. We are optimistic that they will perform better in the second and subsequent years. The location of the corn plot and the place where they will plant beans provide a good spot for all Parishioners and other villagers to observe the agricultural practices taught. Conclusion We told them to continue weeding until when the corn is about to be harvested. We also advised them to adhere to the planting of corn at a spacing of 60cm between lines and 20cm between plants, 30cm between lines and 10 cm between bean plants.