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.

Lugala - CVP Visit Report - Jan 23-2013

2011CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit, Year Two January 23, 2013 Village Lugala Evangelist Lazaro Nyinge Companion Christ Lutheran Attendees 6 Weather for the past month Rainny Reporters Gabriel, Roger and Rev. Mang’ulisa In this visit we were accompined by the Pastor Lunyiliko Muhila, the assistant Parish pastor of Ipogoro parish. Topics 1. Greetings Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Christ Lutheran 2. Review of the handouts  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest • Weeding after planting • Second fertilizers application 3. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to apply fertilizers in corn as the second application. Farmers participated in apply fertilizers in their demonstration plots. 4. Insecticide Application. We delivered a bottle of pesticides and demonstrated the ratios to be used for pesticides application. 5. Delivery. We delivered fertilizers and insecticides Item Fertilizers for Corn Pesticides Variety/Type NPK Thionex Amount 2Bag 1 bottle Demonstration plots The corn plot was planted in the mid of December 11-12, 013. The instructions were properly followed, plants are in good spacing and look good. However in some part of the plot, plants have been affected by rodents, cutting down the young plants. There were insects corn leaves. We instructed them to spray a pesticides as soon as possible. Bean have not yet planted yet. They will be planted this month. Questions/Comments from Audience  How should we measure the pesticides? Measure 20cc of the pesticides (Thionex) and mix with 15litres of water ten spray to the plants. Make sure you have diluted the chemical with the right mount of water.  Are the pesticides dangerous to our health? Yes, pesticides are dangerous to human health. They are posisonous by nature. When spraying make sure you cover your body and wear protective gears. Spary while standing the direction he wind comes and not the direction the wind goes.  What is the good time of the day to spray pesticides? Spray pesticides in the morning. This is good time of the day because at this time the wind is not so strong. Conclusion As it was in the last season, this season the plot is looking good. Instructions have been properly followed. We expect better performance from this plot. The Evangelist is commited and offer a good supervison of the demonstration plots.

Lugala CVP Visit Report for Aug 3-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year One August 3, 2012 Village Lugala (pp of Ipogoro Parish) Pastor/Evangelist Nixon Mwitula/Lazaro Nyinge Companion Augustana Lutheran Attendees 12 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Pongolan and Venance Purposes of the visit: • To collect the yield measurement • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield recording sheet 2. Harvesting: Both corn and beans were harvested and threshed. We saw well dried corn in good shape put in plastic bags. The harvest was as shown in the table below: Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 8.5 bags 1.2 bags 3. Storage: We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season: Corn variety and the bean seed was commented as good; therefore, they asked for the same seed variety for the next planting season. It was their first time to have the CVP and still they did very well. They were highly organized by the evangelist Lazaro Nyinge still young and dynamic. They followed the spacing very well. The beans did not do very well though. When we asked them what happened to the beans, they said it was affected by the bad weather which hit the area in January – March this year. 5. Adoption: It is their first time to have a demonstration plot; therefore, it was not easy to notice any adoption to the new farming methods, though the parishioners showed enthusiasm to their performance and appreciated the farming methods taught. Comments/questions  We encouraged the church members to practice the good farming methods in their personal plots and show others how to do it.  They were eager to learn on the use of “shumba “pesticide and learn the precautions to take before and after use of the pesticide.

Lugala CVP Visit Report - June 5-2012

Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st year June 05, 2012. Village Lugala pp of Ipogoro Pastor/Evangelist Nixon Mwitula /Lazaro Nyinge Companion Augustana Lutheran Attendees 15 Weather Cloudy and cool Reporters Don, Karen, Megan, Ian, Rev. Mangu’lisa 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 to get the 10m line, counting & recording the corn and bean plants, ears and marking the lines by spraying red paint. Plots information It was amazing to see the drying corn correctly spaced between lines and plants just outside the church. At one line, corn plants counted were 52 in a 10m row, a number recorded for the first time among all the 42 CVP plots growing corn up to now. The plot was well weeded. The beans were dry; the crop stand was not very good. Comments High corn yield is expected from their plot because the spacing was properly followed. Little harvest of beans is expected because the pods formed looked small. The members of the church seemed to be hard workers and interested with the program. They were singing, dancing and clapping hands as we arrived. The good attendance, proper follows up of instructions and the enthusiasm shown are earlier indicators of success to this preaching point of Ipogoro Parish led by Pastor Nixon who is exemplary in the CVP program. Conclusion We encouraged them to maintain the working spirit and the unity they already have and try to practice the learned methods in their personal plots.

Lugala (Ipogoro Preach.Pt.)-Augustana Luth.CVP Report-Jan 10-2012

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
January 10, 2012

Village Lugala
Evangelist Lazaro Nyinge
Companion Augustana Lutheran, W.S. Paul
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute staff Gabriel, Roger, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Venance

Purpose of the visit
• Delivering fertilizers and pesticides

Topics
1. Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Augustana Lutheran, W.S. Paul.
2. Review of the handouts,
 4th visit instructions
• Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest
• Weeding after planting
• Monthly weeding after tasseling
3. 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
4. Delivery.
We delivered been seeds, fertilizers and insecticides
Item Fertilizers for Corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety/Type CAN NPK
Amount 2Bag 2 bags
Bean seeds and fertilizers were delivered in November, 2011

Questions/Comments from Audience
Pastor said that there might be few mistakes in the plots. This is their first year, they are still learning. They will observe whatever we tell them and then work on it. They expect next year they will do better then what has happened this year.

Discussion and Conclusion
Generally, the plot looks good. Corn was planted December 12, 2011. Spacing was properly followed and fertilizers were applied as recommended. There signs of presence of leaf eating insects. We told them to do spraying as soon as possible. Beans will be planted tomorrow. We thank them for the participation and asked them to keep on working hard in taking care of the plots.

Lugala - CVP Visit Report Nov 21-2011

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
3nd Visit, Year One
November 21, 2011

Village Lugala
Evangelist Lazaro Nyinge
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Claudy
Reporters Gabriel and Don

Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4

o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
 Can we use Urea to our farms?
Yes you can use urea in your farms. Urea is good nitrogenous fertilizers and it will be suitable to your soil. In the demonstration plot we are going to use CAN which is as good as Urea
 How can we recognize fake fertilizers before we buy?
It is difficult to recognize fake fertilizers by naked eyes. However, I would advise you to buy seeds and fertilizers from reliable agrochemical dealers.
 Can you be able to come on Sunday so that you can talk to large crowd?
It is difficult to do that because we do not work on Sunday. However we will think about that.

Conclusion
We gave them an example of the success of Ipogoro and we advised them to learn from the great performance of their Parish. We told them they can ask their Pastor if they have questions about the plots. Pastor has been in the program for three years and he is expert now.

Lugala (Ipogoro Preach.Pt.)-Augustana Luth., CVP Report-Oct 5-2011

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
October 05, 2011

Village Lugala
Evangelist Lazaro Nyinge
Companion Augustana
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Cloudy and dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the them
• Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using miter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans.

Questions/ Comments from Audience
 When we use cow manure, how much is it recommended in one acre?
The cow manure recommendations are sometimes hard to be determined because cow manure nutrient contents vary from manure of one place to another. This depends with manure handling and what the cow has been eating. We recommend put and try to spread evenly whatever amount of manure you can get. Usually there is always less manure obtained that what is required.
 Why should we use NPK for planting?
NPK is a good a fertilizer. Your soil lacks Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. Early application of these nutrients helps a lot the plants
Conclusions/Recommendations
Farm preparation should be started now. We asked them to clear the bushes and chopped the weeds down. The crop residues should not be burnt and the there will be no tillage (minimum tillage) in the farm.

Lugala (Ipogoro Preach.Pt.)-Augustana Luth., CVP Report-Mar 23-2011

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 23, 2011

Village Lugala
Evangelist Razaro Nyinge
Companion Augustana Lutheran, St. Paul
Attendees Male 2 Female 3
Elevation 1624m
Distance from Iringa town 25km
Ag Institute Staff Roger, Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

This is a preaching point of the Ipogoro Parish. It is located in the Ikuvilo village; most of the villagers live about 2-3 km in the different side of the village. In this visit we were accompanied by the Parish Pastor of Ipogoro, Rev. Nixon Mwitula and the Parish secretary. The participants to the meeting are very few because of the two reasons: First, today is a clinic day, and most of the women have gone to attend the clinic with their young children. Second, there is the village executive meeting. We had a demonstration discussion with 5 members of this church.

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project. Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Augustana Lutheran Church. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them.
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Background information of this village
This village has population of 560 people. They grow corn, beans, sunflower, groundnuts and cowpeas. However there is water stream passing close to the village, and its water is used for irrigation. In the irrigated land they grow tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber and green paper. The improved varieties of corn grown here are ; DK8031, Pioneer and H614. Average yield for corn is 5 – 7 bags/acre and beans are 1 bag/acre. Weather is not always good, last year they experience drought were some of the crops were dried before maturity.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis
Comments from audience
 The evangelist expressed his thanks for the demonstration project at their preaching point. He insisted that he will keep on telling others and encourage them to attend the demonstrations. All participants promised to take good care of the demonstration plot.
 Ipogoro Parish Pastor gave his testimony about the Ipogoro parish demonstration plot and the way they have learned from it. He advised them to use fertilizers and seeds as recommended by the institute. He spoke about the Ipogoro Parish SACCOSS and encouraged members to join it so that they may get loans and use in farming.
Conclusions
The attendance has not been good here today. The evangelist assured us that next demonstration meeting, many villagers will attend. He said all village leaders have the information and have promised to attend in next time.

On the way back to Ipogoro Pastor Nixon asked if we could stop and see his personal shamba. His one acre plot of corn looked very nice.