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.

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.

Lundamatwe - CVP Visit Report - Nov 8-2012

2010 CVP Companion Village Project 3rd Visit Year Three November 08, 2012 Village Lundamatwe Coordinates S 07o47.900’ E 035o42.077’ Pastor Nixon Mwitula Companion Augustana Lutheran Church Attendees 6 Weather Sunny and Dry Reporters Gabriel, Phil and Happy Purpose • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Introduction The demonstration meeting was conducted in the church. Fred delivered greetings from Augustana Lutheran Church and US adversary comettee. Topics • Review of the handouts The handouts contain instructions were reviewed - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications - Fertilizer needs template • Demonstrations Planting and fertilizer applications Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. • 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 6 Discussion Pastor Nixon talked about the importance of attending the demonstration meetings and using the techniques in their farms. He gave testimonies on how he has been sucessiful in his own farms after adopting the techniques that are tought in the demonstration plots. Conclusion We told them that we will be back in January for demonstrations on how to do second application of fertilizers and how to control pests and diseases. The evangelist was invited to go and learn from the parish demonstration plots in Ipogoro.

Lundamatwe CVP Visit Report Aug 2-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year Three August 2, 2012 Village Lundamatwe (pp of Ipogoro) Pastor/Evangelist Nixon Mwitula/Nason Msungu Companion Augustana Lutheran Attendees 02 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, 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. The yield was as recorded in the table below:- Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 3.5bags 3.5tins (tin approx.20litre vol.) 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 pesticide “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 was commented as good. It yields higher than the local variety. Bean crop was affected by the dry spell that occurred between January and March this year; as a result the yield of beans recorded was low as seen above in the table. 5. Adoption: According to the evangelist of this preaching point and the Pastor, a few members are adopting some techniques taught by the institute. They plant in rows and space plants wider than the spacing adopted in the demonstration plot because they can’t afford to buy as much fertilizer as applied in the demonstration plot. Comments/questions:  We told them to continue adopting the techniques and they will be receiving extension education because their sponsorship ends this year. . Conclusion We expect to continue educating them through the extension program which is to begin in the near future.

Lundamatwe

2010CVP Companion Village Project 5th Visit Year Two May 16, 2012 Village Lundamatwe Pastor Nixon Mwitula Companion Augustana Attendees 9 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel and Don and Karen We made this visit the same day we did a visit to Ipogoro Parish. In this visit we were accompanied by Pastor of the Parish. We met the evangelist and parish members waiting for us. We conducted demonstration outside the church close to the demonstration plot Purpose of the visit • Demonstrating on how to take yield measurements Topics 1. Greetings Don delivered greetings on behalf of Augustana Lutheran, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee 2. Review of the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 3. Demonstrations Pastor is expert in taking the yield measurement because Ipogoro Parish has been one of the best parishes in running the program. We let the pastor run the demonstration to the Parish members of this small church. Outside the church, close to the plot short presentation on how to take the yield measurements was conducted Plots information • Corn has matured and dry ready to be harvested. The soil here is sandy. Much of the nutrients do leach easily. We advised them to add cow manure and continue with the practice of leaving crop residues after harvesting. This will add organic matter in the soil and improve soil fertility. • The beans are now dried. They are ready to be harvested. We instructed them to do crop rotation to control bean disease occurrence. Comments from audience  Pastor encouraged parish members to adopt the techniques and use them in their famers. The program will be meaning if only this is done. On behalf of the parish members he thanks Augustana Lutheran and the Institute of Agriculture for supporting and conducting the demonstration plots Conclusion We told them that we will be back in July/August to take the harvest records and rain data. However we told them whenever they have a problem they can give us a call. We will be happy to help solving any agricultural problem they face.

Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report Jan 27-2012

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
4rd Visit Year Two
January 27, 2012

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 10
Weather Sunny
Institute staff Gabriel and Roger
In this visit we were accompanied by Pator Nixon Mwitula, Pastor of Ipogoro Parish

Purpose of the visit
• Delivering fertilizers and pesticides

Topics
1. Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Augustana Lutheran Church
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 Pesticides
Variety/Type CAN Thionex
Amount 2Bag 1 liter
Beans and fertilizers have already been delivered in November
Discussion and Conclusion
Corn was planted in December 20, 2012. The plants look good. Spacing was properly followed and weeding management is good. Plants are about knee high. We told them they should apply nitrogenous fertilizer (CAN) when the plants are at knee high. There are no signs of pests or diseases. Generally the demonstration plot has been well managed. The beans will be planted next week.
Conclusion
We expect better results here. The management of the demonstration plot has been good and encouraging so far. Pastor told the parish members to use the opportunity to improve food production in their farms. He gave testimonies on the way he is using the techniques and the success he gets in his own farm.

Lundamatwe - Augustana Luth-CVP Report Nov 21-2011

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 21, 2011

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 11
Weather Sunny
Reporters Gabriel and Don

Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application

Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John 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 Rain gauge
Pastor Nixon instructed them on how to properly use rain gauge and record rainfall amount.

Questions/comments
 How many cups of fertilizers should we put per hole?
Put two cups of fertilizers per hole. Make sure you do not mix fertilizers with seeds when you do the application
 If I am using cow manure, what spacing is recommended?
When you use cow manure, use a little bit of wider spacing such as 60cm by 30 or 40cm. However cow manure do not have high amount of Nitrogen, try to get industrial nitrogenous fertilizers for the second application.
 How should we store fertilizers?
Store fertilizers under the shaded structures of in the house store room. The area should be dry where rain cannot reach.

Conclusion
We expect better results than that of last year. Better management of the plot will give them good lessons about fertilizers applications, seeds performance and effectiveness of other agronomic practices.

Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report July 27-2011

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
July, 27 2011

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 2
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
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 have been harvested. They have shelled corn and threshed the beans.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 5 bags 3 tins and 5 litters

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. Discussions about the farming season
The plots this season were affected by drought but the seed variety for both corn and beans were good.
5. Adaptation
The Evangelist said people who have been working on the plot and those who were passing around are eager to use the techniques on their own farms.

Comments/questions
The evangelist asked how to use storage pesticides other than shumba. We told them that they should read the instructions and use accordingly.

Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. The plot at the parish is a good example to them they still can lean from them and improve the yields.

Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report May 26-2011

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 2nd Year
May, 26 2011

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 14
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Don, Karen, Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and he also delivered greetings from the Iringa diocese. Don delivered greetings from St. Paul area Synod and US Ag.Isnstitute Advisory Committee. Done also explain the important of the yield data we are expecting to take from the demo plots.

Review of the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We measured the 10 m row and counted the number of plants (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a meter tape, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which number of corn ears and yield data should be obtained. We told them to record the total yield of corn and beans.

Comments
They said the corn variety we gave them to plant at the demo plot is a good variety because it takes short time to mature and it suits to the area as they doesn’t get too much rainfall.

Conclution

We encouraged them to keep the good work. We told them next year we would like to see many of them are taking the practices to their farms. They have also to collect the data as we have instructed them.

Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report Feb. 7-2011

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 1st Year
February 7, 2011

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Evangelist
Companion Nason Msungu
Augustana, West St. Paul
Attendees Male 7 Female 7
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex)
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Greetings were delivered from the St. Paul Area Synod and the Iringa Diocese by Roger Blomquist. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of utilizing these techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
• 4rd Visit Instruction with information on the important of regular weeding, bean planting, fertilizer placement and pesticide application.

• Delivery
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Wanja 40kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Liter

Corn;
They planted corn generally following the recommend spacing and have good germination, though they have some spots with yellow leaves which we think is Nitrogen deficiency or sulfur deficiency. We asked them to apply Nitrogenous fertilizer and then we will observe if the problem will persist.

Beans;
The plot is right outside the church as well as the corn plot. The bean plot has not been planted but they are expecting to plant as soon as possible.


Questions

1. What is the best time for 2nd fertilizer application?
The best time for 2nd fertilizer application is after 60 days as it is explained in one of the handouts we went through.

2. What are the fertilizers used for planting corn and beans?
At the moment there are two widely used fertilizers for planting corn and beans in this region which are NPK and DAP and in our demonstration plots we use NPK for planting both bean and corn.

3. How long does it take for beans from planting to harvesting?
It depends mostly on variety you plant and weather condition of the area.

Conclusion
Pastor insisted on using the techniques even on a small area because they have seen the advantages of using them.

Lundanatwe-Augustana Luth., CVP Report for Nov. 10-2010

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year One
November 10, 2010
Village Lundamatwe
Evangelist Prisca Ramadhani
Companion Augustana, St. Paul
Attendees Male 6 Female 3
Weather Sunny, warm
Ag Institute staff Gabriel , Fred and Pastor Mang’ulisa

In this visit we were accompanied by the Itiweni Luhwago, who is the lady from Microfinance department of Tumaini University. She is teaching agricultural loans program to the congregations. We picked the Pastor of Ipogoro Parish at the Parish and on our way we picked the Secretary of the Parish.

Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating corn planting and fertilizer application

Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Fred 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 with 60 cm. rows and Fertilizer applications
• Fertilizer needs template

Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We went outside the church and started the demonstrations. We demonstrated on how to place seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart.
o Seeds and fertilizers
We delivered 2 bags of NPK and 4 bags of seeds Pioneer
Crop Seeds Fertilizer
Varieties Amount Type Amount
Corn Pioneer3253 8kg (4 bags) NPK 10-18-24 100kg (2 bags)





Questions/Comments
 If what is available is just NPK, can we recommend it for both 1st and 2nd applications
Yes, NPK can be used for both 1st and 2nd application. However the NPK which can be used this way should have the ratio of 20:10:10. The NPK with ratio 10:18:24 should be used for the first application only
 Fred told them that it is important to use improved variety seeds and fertilizers. However if there is no enough moisture, all of the things we are teaching them will not be possible. Therefore some of the techniques we teach are crucial in enabling the soil to conserve moisture. Techniques like minimum tillage, leaving crop residues on top of the soil and closely planting spacing conserve soil moisture. These practices should be observed for the high yields in the farms

Conclusion
We encourage them to do well in their first year. They should do things in the timely manner and observe the practices taught.

Lundamatwe - CVP Report Oct 12-2010

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report Year One
2st Visit
October 12, 2010

Village Lundamatwe
Evangelist Prisca Ramadhani
Companion Augustana, St. Paul
Attendees 11
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Lunodzo

We met people have already gathered here and waiting for us. We were coming from Image Secondary School and it is about 1 ½ hour driving from there. This is the preaching place of the Ipogoro Parish. It is under an evangelist. Both the Ipogoro Pastor and the evangelist of Lundamatwe were here.

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

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
o 2nd Visit Instructions
o DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement
o Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
o Rain gauge
We instructed them how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the evangelist.
o Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using miter tape. We measure two ½ acres plot. This plot will be used for corn. We could not get enough land around the church for another ½ acre for beans. We told them to look for more land for bean plot and they should measure it as we have measured this corn plot.

Comments
 The Pastor of Ipogoro Parish expressed his thanks to the institute and to the People of Augustana for the training and support of this plot at this preaching point. He encouraged the people here to make sure they take good care of the plot and learn from it.

Conclusion
It was approaching evening. We left, leaving behind the rain gauge and the task to them to get more land for the bean demonstration plot. We took Pastor of Ipogoro Parish and another church leader to drop them at Ipogoro.

Lundamatwe - CVP Report Mar 28-2010

2010 CVP
1st Visit, March 19, 2010


Village Lundamatwe
Evangelist Prisca Ramadhani
Companion Augustana, St. Paul
Attendees 10
Weather The area have normal rainfall seasons
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo

In this visit, we were accompanied by Dean of Theology at Tumaini University, Rev. Peter Fue and the Pastor of Ipogoro Parish Rev. Nixon Mwitula. This village has very scattered houses. The only house close to the church is the Evangelist’s house. When we arrived at this preaching point we met only two people, Evangelist Prisca and one member of this church. We had a little discussion about the situation. It seemed that the information about the meeting was delayed. We decided that we will come back here on the Sunday March 28, 2010 to conduct demonstrations. However we decided to have just a short meeting those members who were present. We started a meeting with three members. As we continued the crowd gradually increased. At the end the number was 10 people. In this group there was a village chairman and a pastor from the church called “Church of Grace”. The rest were members of the church and guests from nearby Catholic Church.
Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• To deliver box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and Agustana Lutheran.
Rev. Nixon Mwitula introduced us, Rev. Peter Fue greeted the participants and Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project.
2. Handouts
The handouts were distributed to all then reviewed
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in November/December 2010
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Agricultural background of this area
The village has a population of about 6,000 and 1,400 families. They farm corn, bean and sunflower (recently introduced in the area). Most of the farmers here do not use improved varieties, instead they use local varieties. In average, they said they get 3 bags of corn/ acre.

4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregations we took soil samples from 4 points around the church, places where the demonstration plot is expected to be. 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/questions from audience
 Since we are just taking samples from one area (near by the church) and since the village has different types of soil, will the soil analysis results be representative of the whole village?
We told them that we cannot take soil samples from every farm. However we believe that soils of the same village do not differ much. We believe that the soil analysis results will represent the entire area.
 Many people in the village do not go for hybrids because hybrids weigh less that local varieties hence they are not good for the market. Moreover, they get damaged easily while stored after harvesting.
We told them there hybrid varieties have the same weight with the local varieties. Also good agronomic practices in hybrids will lead into good kernel filling. Moreover, the main determinants of the length at which the corn can stay in the storage without get damaged is the moisture content of the corn and storage facility. Corn should be well dried corn before stored and stored in good facilities with storage chemicals and it will not be damaged. We said together with them, we shall determine which hybrid variety is suitable to their area
 Hybrids seeds are expensive and they require farmers to buy new seeds every year. Local varieties are less expensive. Why shouldn’t they keep on using local varieties?
We told them that hybrids are expensive but they yield high. If they want to get high yields they have to go and buy improved seed varieties
 How can a farmer produce improved corn varieties i.e. hybrid by him/herself?
Producing of improved seeds require breeding knowledge and techniques. Big companies spend years and money to come up with desired improved varieties. It is more expensive for individual farmer to produce improved seed varieties than buying them.
 Leaving of crop residues will lead into termites’ problem.
Termites can be controlled by using appropriate pesticides. The advantages of leaving crop residues on the soil are many and will reduce the cost of buying fertilizers in the long run. Cost of buying termites controlling pesticides is far less than the cost of burning crop residues.
Conclusions
We had poor attendance in this place. We have planned to go back on the Sunday 28, 2010. Evangelist asked as to do so. Since this is the introductory visit, we told her we shall use that Sunday for the meeting (Only one time). The rests of the visits will be done in the week days.

2010 CVP
1st Visit, March 28, 2010

Village Lundamatwe
Evangelist Prisca Ramadhani
Companion Augustana, St. Paul
Attendees 30 adults with kids
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Rev. Lunodzo

As we planned before, we came back in the Sunday. We had poor attendance in the first time we came here. On Sunday, we did not meet the Evangelist, she was sick and she went to town for treatments. There was another lady conduct a service on behalf of her. We did the demonstration soon after the Sunday service. Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project to the members of the congregation. We distributed handouts and Ibrahim discussed with them what we talked about the first time we came here. We told them that we will be coming for the demonstration but we won’t use Sundays as we have done today. We are going to use week days. Most of the questions asked were the same with those asked in our previous visit.