Pommern Parish - CVP Visit Report - Jan 22-2013

2010 CVP CompanionVillage Project 4th Visit Year Two January 22, 2013 Village Pommern Parish Pastor Jane Chusi Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood Attendees 11 Weather for the past month Rainny Reporters Gabriel, Roger and Rev. Mangulisa The plot has been moved to the area close to the Pastor’s house. The area is close to the area where the new pastor’s house is been built. Topics 1. Greetings Roger delivered greetings from Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood and US Institute of Agriculture Adversory Committe 2. Review of the handouts  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest • Weeding after planting • Second fertilizers application 3. Demonstration Demonstration on second fertilizer applic (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 2012. The instructions were properly followed, plants are in good spacing and look great. There were signs of leaf eating insects, we delived pesticides and instructed them to spray the plants as soon as possible. Beans will be planted this month. Questions/Comments from Audience  What is the good time to apply second application of fertilizers? Fertilizers should be applied when plants are at knee high. In areas with continuous rainfall and prone to leaching, second application can be done in splitting  When apply fertilizers, should we cover the fertilizers When you apply fertilizers, wheather is the first application or top dressing, it is advised to cover the fertilizers with the soil. Conclusion This year, the plot look better than the first year. The supervison is encouranging and management is good. We expect a better performance of the plot this year. The Farmers are always attracted to adopt the farming techninques when the demonstration plot look better and perform well than local farms.

Pommern Parish - CVP Visit Report - Nov 21-2012

2012 Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Three November 21, 2012 Village Pommern Parish Pastor Jane Chusi Companion Gethsemane Lutheran Attendees 04 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Location Pongolan and Venance Alitude: 1887m above sea level 08005.720 S O35046.073E Introduction Upon arrival, we met only four members of the church waiting at the pastor’s house. The pastor was on journey to attend her family problems. Purpose of the visit • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Planting and fertilizer applications; The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place seeds and fertilizers together. Seeds and fertilizers The following inputs were delivered:- Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans Variety H 614 Uyole Njano NPK cereal NPK winner Amount 4bags 40 kg 2bags 2 bags Comments/Questions There were no questions or comments from the parishioners. Conclusion Pommern Parish is having the CVP for the third year, so they were able to show us that they can plant at correct spacing and fertilize the plants at the right amount taking precaution not to put the fertilizer and the seed together. We hope they will perform even better in the coming cropping season.

Pommern CVP Visit Report-May 7-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 2nd year May 07, 2012. Village Pommern parish Pastor Jane Chusi Companion Gethsemane Lutheran Attendees 03 Weather Cloudy and cold 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 Corn looks very good. It is properly spaced between lines; however some gaps were observed between plants. The corn plot was well weeded. A few corn plants were infected by a disease. The infected plants had a soft stem, wilted with droopy ears. The same disease symptoms were observed at Kilolo Parish plot. The disease is not yet known. I wonder if that could be resulting from population stress. The bean plot looks bad. The pods did not fill well. The spacing was not followed and the plot was full of weeds. As a result, very few bean plants were seen at maturing stage. Comments The Parishioners did a good job on the corn plot but did not perform well on the bean plot. The part of the field where beans were planted has notorious weeds which were to be thoroughly removed before planting. Since the plot selected for beans has notorious weeds, it was to be well prepared and all the weeds removed before planting. Conclusion Parishioners were advised to consider the situation of the land before making decision whether to do minimum tillage or cultivate deeply and remove weeds. New farms with notorious weeds such as couch grass (Digitaria spp.); weeds must be dug and removed before planting. Minimum tillage is to be done on land which has been under cultivation. They should continue weeding until nearly harvesting time.

Pommern-Gethsemane Luth., Maplewood; CVP Report Jan 11-2012

Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year 2
January, 11.2012

Village Pommern Parish
Pastor Jane Chusi
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran
Attendees 08
Weather for the past month Adequate amount of rainfall to support crop growth
Institute Staff Gabriel, Roger Mang’ulisa and Venance
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 Bean seed Hand sprayer
On maize For beans
Variety/Type CAN NPK Thionex 35 EC Uyole 96
Amount 2bags 2bags 1 Litre 30kg 1

Conclusion
Members of the congregation were anxious to know how many bags of beans they should expect to harvest from half an acre. It is their first time to join the CVP program. The answer given to them based on the experience from villages which have done the CVP. At some places, they harvested between 3 and 5 bags of beans in half an acre depending on management practices.

Pommern Parish - Faith Luth - CVP Report Nov 25-2011

2010 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011

Village Pommern
Pastor JenroKivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

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

Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2

Conclusion
We expect better results than that of last year. They were told that the success of the program highly depend on the commitment and management offered by the parish members to the plot. Better management of the plot will give better results in the plots, and hence better results will encourage many parish members to participate in the program and adapt the techniques. .

Pommern-Gethsemane Luth., Maplewood; CVP Report for Sept 12-2011

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year One
September 12, 2011
Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev.Mang’ulisa
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. Corn was in the process of been shelled
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 4 tins 1 bag 3 tins
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
The plot performance has not been good. Late planting and wide spacing have reduced the yields of both corn and beans.

Comments/questions
 Pastor said, this was the first year. They expect to do better in the coming year. The timely planting and spacing will be properly followed.
 We told them one aim of the agricultural training we are conducting is to help farmers to increase production in small area. Farmers should farm small areas and be able to harvest more than what they do now

Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better in their second year. We told them the importance of the demonstration plots to their parish members. We visited the rooms were the crops have been stored and then we left to Iringa town.

Pommern-Gethsemane Luth., Maplewood; CVP Report for June 6-2011

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 23rd, 2010

Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba
Companion GETHSEMANE LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees 18
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel, Roger and Pastor Lunodzo

Purpose of the visit
• Introduction of the program
• Deliver a hand hoe and box file
• Taking soil sample for analysis
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa gave greetings from DIRA to the people and introduces staff of Institute of Agriculture. He encouraged people to attend seminars and follow the techniques taught, this will help them move to the next level in terms of farming.

Roger gave greetings from Gethsemane Lutheran, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee.
2. Went through the handouts
o 1st Visit handout- DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement.
o CVP- Record of Events handout.
o Chronological Plot management of crops handout.
3. Demonstrations
We explained procedures of taking soil sample and the importance of doing soil analysis, then after we took the soil sample that was labeled and packed in small bags.


Comments

 The population is 2,500-3,000 people. Villagers have been using fertilizer such as Minjingu Phosphate, TSP, DAP for planting. Urea and CAN for second fertilizer application. Also they have been using improved corn seeds (i.e. H625, H628 and H615) and local seeds. Major crops grown in this village are corn, beans and peas. Normally they don’t experience drought, and the rainy season is December through April. Average yield for corn and beans are 5-10 bags and 1-3 bags respectively.

 Fertilizer training concept is good, because in the past they have been receiving and using fertilizers without having enough knowledge about it.

 25% of matured corn are harvested before they dry and sold as roast corn that will be shipped to cities for sell.


Questions from audience and answers
 At what month should they harvest corn in their fields?
We told them we can’t tell the exactly month but it should be harvested when the corn looks dry enough. (NB: Over here the corn are sun dried)
When we explained not to burn crop residues, what can they do when they want to clear new farms/land?
We suggested to burn because it will be tough to work in the farm with thorns, but not to burn the next season.
 They said sometimes the have a problem of little black burgs which eat both corn and beans in the field. (Normally affect farms near homes)
We answered them to use clean seeds and use proper insecticides. Also they should use chemicals for storage of grains after harvest.
 They asked about corn spacing?
We told them the corn spacing we are recommend is 60 cm by 20 cm, but we will discuss and demonstrate more about this in the next visits.
 They asked if it okay to mix CAN and UREA during second fertilizer application.
The answer is No; we are recommending not to mix because soil analysis is guiding us on what kind of fertilizer and amount should be used.
 How often should they weed their farms?
Whenever they see weeds are about 3 cm tall.

Conclusions/Recommendations
We emphasized the importance of following instruction because the success of the program depends upon them following what we instructed. They promised to follow all the instructions.

Pommern - Gethsemane, Maplewood CVP Visit Report 2/19/2011

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit, Year One
February 19, 2011

Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba
Companion GETHSEMANE LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees Male 5 Female 6 (1st time attendees: 2)
Weather for the past month Dry
Ag Institute Staff Gabriel and Pastor Mang’ulisa

As we were going to Pommern we gave a ride to the District Pastor and other congregation Members who came to Iringa town the day before today. In the demonstration meeting we had two Pastors from this area, Rev. Jenro Kivamba who is the Parish Pastor and Rev. Himidi Sagga who is the district Pastor of this area.

Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting demonstration
• Fertilizer applications demonstration
• Bean seeds and fertilizers delivery
Topics
1. Going through handout with attendees
 4th Visit handout
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to plant beans in the appropriate spacing and how to make the fertilizer application to the beans. We also demonstrated how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn.
3. Delivery
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Uyole 96 30kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre
Sprayer pump Anicrop Capacity: 5 Litres

4. Plots

Corn
Plants are about 1feet. The germination has not been good and replanting was delayed. We told them that doing replanting at the right time would make plant heights uniform.
Bean
The bean plot will be planted this month


5. Discussion
There were two attendees who are using/ adopting the techniques this season. When asked about their experience they said
The minimum tillage has reduced the need of hand plowing
It has simplify the work at the farm
They are happy with the plant population they see in their farms now as they have adopt the closely space planting


Comments/Questions
 They asked what should they do to prepare the bean plots as now weeds are growing faster
Try to observe the monthly weeding before and after planting
 Since the type of seeds we are introduced are different, how much is required for one acre?
The type of seed variety we are trying to introduce here is called Uyole 96. We estimate that one acre will need 60kg.

Conclusion

We told them, since the plant population in the corn plot will not be good as they have delayed replanting; we expect them to do a better job in the bean plot by replanting on time. We encouraged them to follow the techniques and tell others about the demonstration plot.

Pommern-Gethsemane Luth., Maplewood; CVP Report for Oct 29-2010

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
October 29, 2010

Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba
Companion GETHSEMANE LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees Male 11 Female 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Ag Institute Staff Gabriel and Phil

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

We met the district Pastor and the Parish Pastor of Pommern. We conducted the meeting in one of their office and then we walked to the plot for demonstrations.
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 walked to their plot behind the Pastor’s house. 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 corn seeds
Crop Seeds Fertilizer
Varieties Amount Type Amount
Corn H628 8kg (4bags) NPK 10-18-24 100kg (2 bags)

Questions/comments from the audience
 They said sometimes they mix Urea and can for the second application
We told them they should not mix because the amount of N we have recommended is based on usage of one type only of fertilizer between the two.
 How are they going to know the fertility of their soil?
We took the soil samples for soil analysis, we know the fertility of the soil and we give fertilizer recommendations according to the nutrients required.
 When is appropriate to do the second application? Why is it recommended to cover the fertilizers after apply?
Do the second application of fertilizers when the plants are at knee high and cover the fertilizers to prevent the loss of N (N is volatile)
 Why is it recommended to use other fertilizers together with Minjingu phosphates?
Minjingu phosphates have P only. Farmers who are using Minjingu Phosphates are advised to use other fertilizers too to supply P and K.

Conclusion
We left Pommern to Kitowo. We encouraged them to work hard and follow the instructions. The demonstration plot should be used as a learning tool to their society. We told them we will be back in January.

Pommern - CVP Report Oct 13-2010

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report Year One
2st Visit
October 13, 2010

Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba
Companion GETHSEMANE LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Pastor Lunodzo

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

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
o 2nd Visit Instructions DIRA
o DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement
o Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
o Rain gauge
We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the pastor.
o Plots
We instructed them on how to measure the 1acre plot using miter tape (instead of pacing). Together with them we measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans. They have a nice flat land which is big enough to make two ½ acre plots for both and beans.

Questions/Comments
 What types of fertilizers we would recommend in their area?
Since their soil pH is low we would recommend the types of fertilizers which will not lower further their soil pH, NPK and CAN will be suitable in their area. Fertilizers with Sulphur and Urea components will not be suitable to this acidic soil.
 In one part of the village, they have rats’ infestation and they damage germinating seeds, how should they control the rats?
There are pesticides special for rat controlling in the fields. They are obtained in most of the agricultural stores selling inputs. However when the problem is severe and spread quickly, government will have to send its agents to spray pesticides in the particular area.



Conclusion
We had to leave to Kitowo. We encourage them to start the preparation of the coming farming season. We gave the Pastor one rain gauge. Going to Kitowo, we take with us the District Pastor of this area.

Pommern - CVP Report Mar 23-2010

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 23rd, 2010

Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba
Companion GETHSEMANE LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees 18
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel, Roger and Pastor Lunodzo

Purpose of the visit
• Introduction of the program
• Deliver a hand hoe and box file
• Taking soil sample for analysis
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa gave greetings from DIRA to the people and introduces staff of Institute of Agriculture. He encouraged people to attend seminars and follow the techniques taught, this will help them move to the next level in terms of farming.

Roger gave greetings from Gethsemane Lutheran, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee.
2. Went through the handouts
o 1st Visit handout- DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement.
o CVP- Record of Events handout.
o Chronological Plot management of crops handout.
3. Demonstrations
We explained procedures of taking soil sample and the importance of doing soil analysis, then after we took the soil sample that was labeled and packed in small bags.


Comments

 The population is 2,500-3,000 people. Villagers have been using fertilizer such as Minjingu Phosphate, TSP, DAP for planting. Urea and CAN for second fertilizer application. Also they have been using improved corn seeds (i.e. H625, H628 and H615) and local seeds. Major crops grown in this village are corn, beans and peas. Normally they don’t experience drought, and the rainy season is December through April. Average yield for corn and beans are 5-10 bags and 1-3 bags respectively.

 Fertilizer training concept is good, because in the past they have been receiving and using fertilizers without having enough knowledge about it.

 25% of matured corn are harvested before they dry and sold as roast corn that will be shipped to cities for sell.


Questions from audience and answers
 At what month should they harvest corn in their fields?
We told them we can’t tell the exactly month but it should be harvested when the corn looks dry enough. (NB: Over here the corn are sun dried)
When we explained not to burn crop residues, what can they do when they want to clear new farms/land?
We suggested to burn because it will be tough to work in the farm with thorns, but not to burn the next season.
 They said sometimes the have a problem of little black burgs which eat both corn and beans in the field. (Normally affect farms near homes)
We answered them to use clean seeds and use proper insecticides. Also they should use chemicals for storage of grains after harvest.
 They asked about corn spacing?
We told them the corn spacing we are recommend is 60 cm by 20 cm, but we will discuss and demonstrate more about this in the next visits.
 They asked if it okay to mix CAN and UREA during second fertilizer application.
The answer is No; we are recommending not to mix because soil analysis is guiding us on what kind of fertilizer and amount should be used.
 How often should they weed their farms?
Whenever they see weeds are about 3 cm tall.

Conclusions/Recommendations
We emphasized the importance of following instruction because the success of the program depends upon them following what we instructed. They promised to follow all the instructions.