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.

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.

Ilogombe CVP Report - Oct 15-2012

2012 Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Two October 15, 2012 Village Ilogombe Pastor/Evangelist Anita Nyaulingo Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Attendees 07 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Chaula,Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolan and Venance Ilogombe is another distantly located village and the road conditions are not reliable during the rainy season; we had to deliver corn and bean seeds this time of the year. Upon our arrival, we met a few members of the church waiting at the church premises. We started the meeting immediately so that we could finish in time and travel to Kipanga parish. Purposes of the visit: • To see the pyrethrum nursery. • 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. Pyrethrum nursery We did not get enough time to see their pyrethrum nursery but they said they have a good nursery which will supply them seedlings to meet their need and other people as well. 3. Demonstration Ilogombe village is doing the CVP for the second time; therefore required a thorough demonstration on planting corn and beans and fertilizer applications; we did the demonstrations and insisted to put fertilizers about 5 cm away from the seeds. 4. Rain record sheets We gave them the rainfall record sheets and insisted that they should continue recording the amount of rain that falls. 5. Delivery We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans Variety TMV Uyole 96 NPK cereal NPK winner Amount 8kg 30kg 2 bags 2 bags Conclusion Last season the parish did not do well with the corn and beans. They did very well with the pyrethrum though the size of the plot was small for the reason that they did not get adequate quantity of seedlings. We hope they will perform well in the coming season because we have delivered good quality seed and the deliveries have been done on time. They asked a few questions to the pyrethrum guy who answered them accordingly.

Ilogombe-CVP Visit Report May 2-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st Year May 2, 2012. Village Ilogombe pp of Mwatasi Pastor/Evangelist Elias Kadinda/Anita Nyaulingo Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Attendees 08 Weather Rainy and Wet Reporters Rev. Mangu’lisa, Pongolani and Venance. 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 and breaking corn plant tassels to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken. Plots information Their corn plants looked good, although there were many gaps between plants and the lines were widely spaced. The reason for the gaps resulted from poor germination which happened when they planted. The plot was well weeded. The corn was at maturing stage. The beans looked good too. The bean plot was well weeded and the plants were at leafy stage just before flowering. This congregation is growing pyrethrum as well. Pyrethrum plant survival was good and the plot was well weeded. Comments Members are working hard to follow instructions. It takes time to be able to follow all the practices correctly, but since it’s their first time to practice, they are likely to perform well in the second and subsequent years. Conclusion They were advised to practice the methods they learned in their own plots.

Ilogombe - CVP Visit Report PYRETHRUM Jan 19-2012

Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year 1
January, 19.2012

Village Ilogombe
Pastor Elias Kadinda
Companion PCT
Attendees 06
Weather for the past month Good amount of rainfall for crop growth
Institute Staff Venance, Rev. Mang’ulisa, and Edman

Purpose of the visit
• Delivering fertilizers, pesticides and bean seeds
Topics:
Review of the handouts, 4th visit instructions;
• Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control
• weeding after planting
• Monthly weeding after tasseling
1. Demonstrations: There was a demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how to do second application of fertilizer on corn.
2. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide correctly on both corn and beans and the rates to apply.
3. Delivery: The following items were delivered;

Item Fertilizers Insecticide Hand sprayer
On maize For beans
Variety/Type CAN NPK Thionex 35 EC
Amount 2bags 2bags 1 Litre 1
Discussion and conclusion
Ilogombe is a pyrethrum growing area which joins the CVP for the first time. They planted corn late November but germination was very poor. They had replanted, however, the spacing was much wider than the recommended. They were advised to follow the spacing demonstrated to them. They were also advised to prepare plots for planting beans and pyrethrum in order to catch up with the planting season.