2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
July 29, 2011
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor NaftalNgamillo
Companion Shephered of Valley Lutheran Church
Attendees 1
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and 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. The yield this year has been poor in these plots
Crop Corn Rice Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags 2 tins 2 bags 2 tins -
3. Discussion about the farming season
as it was last year, there has been irrigation and management problems. This area experience drought, lack of irrigation definitely lead into crop failure. In our previous visits we reported poor spacing and lack of replanting.
Comments/questions
We discussed with the pastor about continue with the demonstration plot. We told him that he should discuss with his parish members if the need a demonstration plot for the coming year. They should also discuss about the management of the plots. Continue with the plot is up to their commitment and the decision of their companion congregation.
Conclusion
Much of the discussion was done between Ag institute staff and the Pastor. The rest of the parish members were not present. Pastor said they went to participate in the voluntary community activity. We went to see the harvest in the Pastor’s house and then we left back to Iringa.
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Tungamalenga - Shepherd of the Valley; CVP Report for May 31-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 3rd Year
May, 31 2011
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftal Ngamillo
Companion Shephered of Valley Lutheran Church
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti and Pongolani
Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.
Topics
Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10m row of beans and rice and collect the required data of plant population and yield. Beans and rice plot were still on the field but had already harvested corn.
Plots information
Corn was planted in half an acre and they didn’t get yield as was expected because they didn’t get enough rain and water for irrigation. Beans were planted on the irrigated land and they looks doing well and they planted in a quarter an acre as well as rice.
Comments
• As we were discussing with them the kind of yield they expect to get this season they should also consider to compare between years from the first year, second and the third year they are now.
• They had problems with practicing minimum tillage. I told them how easy it is so long as they follow our recommendations on how to go about and the benefits of leaving crop residues on the farm.
Conclusion
We wanted them to take all the needed data from corn and beans, rice and record them on the paper sheet we provided.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 3rd Year
May, 31 2011
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftal Ngamillo
Companion Shephered of Valley Lutheran Church
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti and Pongolani
Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.
Topics
Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10m row of beans and rice and collect the required data of plant population and yield. Beans and rice plot were still on the field but had already harvested corn.
Plots information
Corn was planted in half an acre and they didn’t get yield as was expected because they didn’t get enough rain and water for irrigation. Beans were planted on the irrigated land and they looks doing well and they planted in a quarter an acre as well as rice.
Comments
• As we were discussing with them the kind of yield they expect to get this season they should also consider to compare between years from the first year, second and the third year they are now.
• They had problems with practicing minimum tillage. I told them how easy it is so long as they follow our recommendations on how to go about and the benefits of leaving crop residues on the farm.
Conclusion
We wanted them to take all the needed data from corn and beans, rice and record them on the paper sheet we provided.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tungamalenga - Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley CVP Visit Report Jan. 24, 2011
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit, Year Three
January 24, 2011
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo, Paul Ole Masinga
Companion SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY, APPLE VALLEY
Attendees Male 4 , Female 1
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
In this visit we were accompanied by Michael Onesmo (from Group consultancy) and Itiweni Luhwago (Microfinace Institute of Tumaini University), we together with Michael and Itiweni are conducting Agricultural Market Research on the small holder farmers which is sponsored by Thrivent Financial services for Lutherans (USA). In Tungamalenga we meet Dr. Randy Hurley and Amy Schulz from Shepherd of the valley, Apple Valley (USA). The group from Shepherd of the valley is here to visit their companion congregation and Dr. Randy and Amy are part of this group.
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 Wanja 30kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ litres
4. Plots
Corn
Corn plot does not look good. There has been poor plant germination and replanting was delayed. Moreover spacing was not properly followed. Plants are yellow due to this area being very sunny and dry. Since the plot is in the irrigated land we told them to start irrigating it as soon as possible. We also told them to make the second application of fertilizer since most plants are at knee high.
Bean
We have just delivered bean seeds; they are planning to plant soon
Rice
The rice plot has been plowed. The seedlings are tall enough to start transplanting (They are about 6inches). They are planning to do transplanting next week. They said this season they have changed the seed variety from “India rangi” of last season to “Super Zambia”. The reason is the former did not have good market though yields were high.
Conclusion
We told Pastor to encourage people to attend in the demonstration meeting. Moreover since the corn plot does not look well; we told them that it won’t attract many people to adopt the techniques. We also insisted that there should be good management of the plots so that people are attracted to adopt the techniques. We asked them to do a better job in the bean plot. Recommendations should be followed.
Companion Village Project
4th Visit, Year Three
January 24, 2011
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo, Paul Ole Masinga
Companion SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY, APPLE VALLEY
Attendees Male 4 , Female 1
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
In this visit we were accompanied by Michael Onesmo (from Group consultancy) and Itiweni Luhwago (Microfinace Institute of Tumaini University), we together with Michael and Itiweni are conducting Agricultural Market Research on the small holder farmers which is sponsored by Thrivent Financial services for Lutherans (USA). In Tungamalenga we meet Dr. Randy Hurley and Amy Schulz from Shepherd of the valley, Apple Valley (USA). The group from Shepherd of the valley is here to visit their companion congregation and Dr. Randy and Amy are part of this group.
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 Wanja 30kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ litres
4. Plots
Corn
Corn plot does not look good. There has been poor plant germination and replanting was delayed. Moreover spacing was not properly followed. Plants are yellow due to this area being very sunny and dry. Since the plot is in the irrigated land we told them to start irrigating it as soon as possible. We also told them to make the second application of fertilizer since most plants are at knee high.
Bean
We have just delivered bean seeds; they are planning to plant soon
Rice
The rice plot has been plowed. The seedlings are tall enough to start transplanting (They are about 6inches). They are planning to do transplanting next week. They said this season they have changed the seed variety from “India rangi” of last season to “Super Zambia”. The reason is the former did not have good market though yields were high.
Conclusion
We told Pastor to encourage people to attend in the demonstration meeting. Moreover since the corn plot does not look well; we told them that it won’t attract many people to adopt the techniques. We also insisted that there should be good management of the plots so that people are attracted to adopt the techniques. We asked them to do a better job in the bean plot. Recommendations should be followed.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Tungamalenga - Shepherd of the Valley; CVP Report for Nov. 5, 2010
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year Three
November 5, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo, Paul Ole Masinga
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees Male 17 Female 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating corn planting and fertilizer application
Most of the attendees are the evangelists from different preaching points in of this Parish. They have been here before our arrival. The head Pastor Rev. Naftali Nga’amilo, is not around. Currently he is in US to visit their companion congregation, Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley. We were welcomed by the parish secretary and the other pastor Rev. Paul Ole Masinga. In this visit we were accompanied by a lady from micro-finance department, Itiweni Luhwagwa.
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
Outside the church we demonstrated on how to place seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
We delivered 2 bags of NPK and 4 bags of corn seeds
Crop Seeds Fertilizer
Varieties Amount Type Amount
Corn DK8031 8kg (4 bags) NPK 100kg (2 bags)
o Drought resistant crops
We had already discussed about the drought resistant crops (on September 9, 2010). In that discussion, they said it is difficult to farm sorghum and cowpeas in this. They have tried to farm sorghum and cowpeas before and it did not work out. There so many birds in the village which will eat the sorghum before harvest and the wild animals from the near bar national parks (Ruaha National Parks) eat the cowpeas during the night. There were willing to try cowpeas more than sorghum.
o Microfinance
A lady from micro-finance department, Itiweni Luhwagwa conducted training about agricultural loans. She told them that there is a plan to start agricultural loans program. She had a short discussion with them about the loans and cooperative.
Questions/comments
When is the appropriate time to apply fertilizers (second application)?
Do second application when plants are at knee high (refer the handout given), it is good to do it when the rain resume (the rain pattern of this area shows that rain normally stops for few weeks in the mid of rain season)
They were wondering why they should put fertilizers at the knee high instead of putting them when they plants are about to form ears
We told them that the nitrogenous fertilizers applied in the second application are for plant growth not for big corn ear-forming. N helps plants to grow faster and reach maturity in good health.
Why planting one seed per hole instead of two seeds as they used to do.
Planting two seeds will lead into plants competitions for nutrients, water and sunlight. If there is germination failure when one seed has been planted, replanting should be done within one week after the beginning of germination.
Plots
We drove to their plots which are in the irrigated land about 800m from the church. It is dry here and most of the farming is done in this land. They Parish secretary told us the land has been rented by the church for the demonstration plots. It is large enough for two plots, corn and beans. The bean plot was here last year; this year corn will be planted in this plot. Next to it beans will be planted. Rice plot will be in the same area it was last year.
Conclusion
We told them that we expect good report at the end of the farming season. We encourage them to follow the instructions for the better results of the plots.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year Three
November 5, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo, Paul Ole Masinga
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees Male 17 Female 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating corn planting and fertilizer application
Most of the attendees are the evangelists from different preaching points in of this Parish. They have been here before our arrival. The head Pastor Rev. Naftali Nga’amilo, is not around. Currently he is in US to visit their companion congregation, Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley. We were welcomed by the parish secretary and the other pastor Rev. Paul Ole Masinga. In this visit we were accompanied by a lady from micro-finance department, Itiweni Luhwagwa.
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
Outside the church we demonstrated on how to place seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
We delivered 2 bags of NPK and 4 bags of corn seeds
Crop Seeds Fertilizer
Varieties Amount Type Amount
Corn DK8031 8kg (4 bags) NPK 100kg (2 bags)
o Drought resistant crops
We had already discussed about the drought resistant crops (on September 9, 2010). In that discussion, they said it is difficult to farm sorghum and cowpeas in this. They have tried to farm sorghum and cowpeas before and it did not work out. There so many birds in the village which will eat the sorghum before harvest and the wild animals from the near bar national parks (Ruaha National Parks) eat the cowpeas during the night. There were willing to try cowpeas more than sorghum.
o Microfinance
A lady from micro-finance department, Itiweni Luhwagwa conducted training about agricultural loans. She told them that there is a plan to start agricultural loans program. She had a short discussion with them about the loans and cooperative.
Questions/comments
When is the appropriate time to apply fertilizers (second application)?
Do second application when plants are at knee high (refer the handout given), it is good to do it when the rain resume (the rain pattern of this area shows that rain normally stops for few weeks in the mid of rain season)
They were wondering why they should put fertilizers at the knee high instead of putting them when they plants are about to form ears
We told them that the nitrogenous fertilizers applied in the second application are for plant growth not for big corn ear-forming. N helps plants to grow faster and reach maturity in good health.
Why planting one seed per hole instead of two seeds as they used to do.
Planting two seeds will lead into plants competitions for nutrients, water and sunlight. If there is germination failure when one seed has been planted, replanting should be done within one week after the beginning of germination.
Plots
We drove to their plots which are in the irrigated land about 800m from the church. It is dry here and most of the farming is done in this land. They Parish secretary told us the land has been rented by the church for the demonstration plots. It is large enough for two plots, corn and beans. The bean plot was here last year; this year corn will be planted in this plot. Next to it beans will be planted. Rice plot will be in the same area it was last year.
Conclusion
We told them that we expect good report at the end of the farming season. We encourage them to follow the instructions for the better results of the plots.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Tungamalenga July 21, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 21, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftal Ng’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley
Attendees 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 12 tins Very low yield
Beans 6 tins Low yield
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 4.5 40
2nd 10 meters 3.25 42
3rd 10 meters 3.75 40
(iii) Record in 10 m row for beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 3
2nd 10 meters 2.5
3rd 10 meters 3.25
NB: They forgotten to record number of plants in 10 meters in beans, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in the bags.
• Beans
The beans were affected by a little bit shortage of water for irrigation, they irrigate by shift and it looks like the water supply is not enough.
Comments/questions
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
They have issues with the amount of water for irrigation, it has been always shortage.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 21, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftal Ng’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley
Attendees 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 12 tins Very low yield
Beans 6 tins Low yield
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 4.5 40
2nd 10 meters 3.25 42
3rd 10 meters 3.75 40
(iii) Record in 10 m row for beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 3
2nd 10 meters 2.5
3rd 10 meters 3.25
NB: They forgotten to record number of plants in 10 meters in beans, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in the bags.
• Beans
The beans were affected by a little bit shortage of water for irrigation, they irrigate by shift and it looks like the water supply is not enough.
Comments/questions
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
They have issues with the amount of water for irrigation, it has been always shortage.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Tungamalenga - CVP Report May 21-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th visit
May 21, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
We met the Pastor and few church leaders working on the harvested rice. We had to move around to see all the plots.
Purposes of the visit
• Instructing how to take yield measurements
• To deliver a tin and Liter for taking yield measurements
Topics
1. Rain records
Pastor told us that the rain records are with the Treasury of the congregation who could not attend because he had an emergency. We told them we need to see the records in order to offer them better advice about farming. They are going to keep them until our next visit.
2. Review of Handouts
o 5th visit handout was reviewed
o Yield measurement sheet was reviewed and two copies were provided for yields recording.
3. Demonstration
Corn has already been harvested here. Before they harvested Pastor called us and gave him the instructions through the phone and we are glad they have followed them very well. Corn plants and ears in different three rows (10m) have been counted and clearly recorded. We delivered one tin and one liter for taking measurements. We told them to do the same in the bean plot. To get good comparison, we asked them to do the same in one of the neighbor’s plot(s).
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Plots
I had a discussion with the Pastor about the plots. He said all three plots were moved in different locations this season. He said they moved plots to get access of irrigation water. Bean plot and rice plot seem to perform better this year however corn plot did not have good yield. Pastor said the irrigation water did not reach it. There is on-going on village conflict about irrigation. The government has decided to construct an irrigation scheme to help farmers to utilize efficiently water. The newly constructed irrigation scheme has channels which directing water in a different direction (where there is more land for rice farming). One part of the village did not get water this season and another part got water. There will be land distribution in the newly constructed irrigation scheme, therefore the congregation has asked for a piece of land for the demonstration plot from the village authority. Pastor said there is great possibility to get that land. If they are going to be successful, the plot will move again next year.
• Corn plot
Corn has been harvested. The yield has been poor because of the drought. They said the rain stopped at the filling stage; moreover the rain in the whole season has not been good. The plot was affected by termites. However some of the ears were stolen. In spite of drought the corn variety introduced in the demonstration plot managed to make some good ears hence neighbors who got nothing from their farm stole few of them.
• Bean plot
Bean plot has been planted last month. The plot is in irrigated land and the plants look good. They are about 6-7 inches.
• Rice plot
Rice plot looks okay. The rice is mature and soon to be harvested. This plot got enough irrigation water therefore the drought did not affect it. The variety planted here is highly yield variety.
Conclusions/Recommendations
Although the village has been affected by drought, the farming valley seems to have enough water for irrigation. The rice fields got enough irrigated water hence it seems that they are going to have good rice yield this season. We hope the bean plot will perform better this year.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th visit
May 21, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
We met the Pastor and few church leaders working on the harvested rice. We had to move around to see all the plots.
Purposes of the visit
• Instructing how to take yield measurements
• To deliver a tin and Liter for taking yield measurements
Topics
1. Rain records
Pastor told us that the rain records are with the Treasury of the congregation who could not attend because he had an emergency. We told them we need to see the records in order to offer them better advice about farming. They are going to keep them until our next visit.
2. Review of Handouts
o 5th visit handout was reviewed
o Yield measurement sheet was reviewed and two copies were provided for yields recording.
3. Demonstration
Corn has already been harvested here. Before they harvested Pastor called us and gave him the instructions through the phone and we are glad they have followed them very well. Corn plants and ears in different three rows (10m) have been counted and clearly recorded. We delivered one tin and one liter for taking measurements. We told them to do the same in the bean plot. To get good comparison, we asked them to do the same in one of the neighbor’s plot(s).
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Plots
I had a discussion with the Pastor about the plots. He said all three plots were moved in different locations this season. He said they moved plots to get access of irrigation water. Bean plot and rice plot seem to perform better this year however corn plot did not have good yield. Pastor said the irrigation water did not reach it. There is on-going on village conflict about irrigation. The government has decided to construct an irrigation scheme to help farmers to utilize efficiently water. The newly constructed irrigation scheme has channels which directing water in a different direction (where there is more land for rice farming). One part of the village did not get water this season and another part got water. There will be land distribution in the newly constructed irrigation scheme, therefore the congregation has asked for a piece of land for the demonstration plot from the village authority. Pastor said there is great possibility to get that land. If they are going to be successful, the plot will move again next year.
• Corn plot
Corn has been harvested. The yield has been poor because of the drought. They said the rain stopped at the filling stage; moreover the rain in the whole season has not been good. The plot was affected by termites. However some of the ears were stolen. In spite of drought the corn variety introduced in the demonstration plot managed to make some good ears hence neighbors who got nothing from their farm stole few of them.
• Bean plot
Bean plot has been planted last month. The plot is in irrigated land and the plants look good. They are about 6-7 inches.
• Rice plot
Rice plot looks okay. The rice is mature and soon to be harvested. This plot got enough irrigation water therefore the drought did not affect it. The variety planted here is highly yield variety.
Conclusions/Recommendations
Although the village has been affected by drought, the farming valley seems to have enough water for irrigation. The rice fields got enough irrigated water hence it seems that they are going to have good rice yield this season. We hope the bean plot will perform better this year.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tungamalenga - CVP Report Jan 19-2010
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4th visit Year Two
January 19, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry for about a week
Reporters Gabriel, Alfred
Soon after we arrived Pastor took us to the paddy plot of the congregation where members were working (transplanting) which is about 1.5 km from the church. They told us that they have bought improved seeds of rice and they are transplanting in accordance with the spacing recommendations from their local extension officer who also happened to be there. We gathered under the nearby tree and the meeting started.
Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting and fertilizer application demonstrations
• Bean seeds, fertilizer and pesticides delivery
Topics
1. Corn plot and rain records
Corn Seed variety planted DK 8031
Planting date January 3-5, 2010
Replanting date Nil
Pests/Diseases Nil
The rain records could not be accessible because the demonstration took place in the field and the box file was in the office.
2. Review of Handouts
o 4th visit handout was reviewed
3. Demonstrations
All the demonstrations took place near by their paddy farm where the crowd was.
I. Beans
It was demonstrated how to measure inter row spacing (30cm) and intra row spacing (10cm). String was used to make trench and in the trench bean seeds were placed 10cm from each. Fertilizer was placed 5cm from the seeds. Both seed and fertilizer were covered.
II. Corn
It was demonstrated how to make second application of fertilizer in the corn. Two holes were made 5cm from the plant and fertilizer was put then covered. We told them to do this when the plants are at knee high.
III. Pesticides
We instructed them how to use pesticides called Thionex for controlling plant damaging insects.
4. Fertilizers bean seeds and pesticides
We deliver 2 bags of NPK for bean and 2 bags of CAN for corn. The bean seed variety delivered is known as “Wanja” (40kg). The variety is drought resistant. We left one bottle of Thionex pesticides.
Comments/questions from audience
They asked why the spacing of beans changed from 50cm by 9cm of last year to 30cm by 10 cm which we recommend this year
We told them the spacing has been changed because we aim to get more plants per area.
They asked us why are we not writing a book of agricultural techniques we are teaching them that they may use when the project ends in the 4th year
We told them the techniques are found on the handouts we give them during our every meeting. They must attend all the meetings during our visits to get the handouts and they must keep them so that they can use them on their own and in the 4th year.
Conclusions/Recommendations
I told them their companion congregation sponsors ½ acre of corn and ½ acre of beans and our demonstrations base on the corn and beans. They said they have ½ acre of paddy rice which they are going to support by themselves. I insisted that all the fertilizers delivered should be used in the corn and beans plot, they should not take some and use in their paddy farm. After our meeting we went with the Pastor to their corn plot. It looks nice and the plants are about to reach the knee height. After the meeting I asked them few reviewing questions of our demonstrations.
NB:
• 1 bag of NPK is 50kg and 1 bag of CAN is 50kg
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4th visit Year Two
January 19, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry for about a week
Reporters Gabriel, Alfred
Soon after we arrived Pastor took us to the paddy plot of the congregation where members were working (transplanting) which is about 1.5 km from the church. They told us that they have bought improved seeds of rice and they are transplanting in accordance with the spacing recommendations from their local extension officer who also happened to be there. We gathered under the nearby tree and the meeting started.
Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting and fertilizer application demonstrations
• Bean seeds, fertilizer and pesticides delivery
Topics
1. Corn plot and rain records
Corn Seed variety planted DK 8031
Planting date January 3-5, 2010
Replanting date Nil
Pests/Diseases Nil
The rain records could not be accessible because the demonstration took place in the field and the box file was in the office.
2. Review of Handouts
o 4th visit handout was reviewed
3. Demonstrations
All the demonstrations took place near by their paddy farm where the crowd was.
I. Beans
It was demonstrated how to measure inter row spacing (30cm) and intra row spacing (10cm). String was used to make trench and in the trench bean seeds were placed 10cm from each. Fertilizer was placed 5cm from the seeds. Both seed and fertilizer were covered.
II. Corn
It was demonstrated how to make second application of fertilizer in the corn. Two holes were made 5cm from the plant and fertilizer was put then covered. We told them to do this when the plants are at knee high.
III. Pesticides
We instructed them how to use pesticides called Thionex for controlling plant damaging insects.
4. Fertilizers bean seeds and pesticides
We deliver 2 bags of NPK for bean and 2 bags of CAN for corn. The bean seed variety delivered is known as “Wanja” (40kg). The variety is drought resistant. We left one bottle of Thionex pesticides.
Comments/questions from audience
They asked why the spacing of beans changed from 50cm by 9cm of last year to 30cm by 10 cm which we recommend this year
We told them the spacing has been changed because we aim to get more plants per area.
They asked us why are we not writing a book of agricultural techniques we are teaching them that they may use when the project ends in the 4th year
We told them the techniques are found on the handouts we give them during our every meeting. They must attend all the meetings during our visits to get the handouts and they must keep them so that they can use them on their own and in the 4th year.
Conclusions/Recommendations
I told them their companion congregation sponsors ½ acre of corn and ½ acre of beans and our demonstrations base on the corn and beans. They said they have ½ acre of paddy rice which they are going to support by themselves. I insisted that all the fertilizers delivered should be used in the corn and beans plot, they should not take some and use in their paddy farm. After our meeting we went with the Pastor to their corn plot. It looks nice and the plants are about to reach the knee height. After the meeting I asked them few reviewing questions of our demonstrations.
NB:
• 1 bag of NPK is 50kg and 1 bag of CAN is 50kg
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tungamalenga CVP Visit of Nov 9-09
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st visit, YEAR TWO
November 09, 2009
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees 11 (3 Female, 8 Male)
Weather for the past month Sunny and dry
Reporters Gabriel Malima, Phil Larsen
Before the meeting we asked the Pastor and other church leaders why they want to move the plot from nearby the church to another site. The Pastor said they sometimes face drought as the situation they had last year. The place where they want to move the plot can be irrigated. Moreover, the new site is along the road to the church therefore the people will be able to see it on their way to the Sunday services.
Purpose of the visit
• Planting and fertilizer application demonstrations
• To deliver seed and fertilizer
Topics
1. Greetings
Phil provided greetings from Shepherd of the Valley (Apple Valley), Saint Paul Area Synod and US Advisory Committee
2. Going through the handouts
o Fertilizer need template
o Plant population handout
o Fertilizer application handout
3. Demonstrations
It was demonstrated how to measure inter row spacing (60cm) and intra row spacing (20cm). Using a string and a hand hoe, it was demonstrated how to plant and apply fertilizer. One seed was placed every 20 cm and by using a bottle cap, fertilizer was applied 5cm from the seed on each side.
4. Fertilizer and seed delivery
According to the soil analysis of the soil of this area, the types of fertilizer recommended are NPK (10-18-24) and CAN (27-0-0). The congregation was given 2 bags of fertilizer (NPK) and 4 bags of seeds, DK 8031. DK 8031 is drought resistant and is suitable for this area.
Comments/questions from audience
They normally do not use fertilizer because they believe their soil has enough nutrients
We told them that according to the soil analysis we conducted, it was found out that their soil has nutrient deficiencies and they have to use fertilizer on their farms
They said that fertilizer is poisonous and they were worried it will destroy their soil
We told them that fertilizers are not poisonous to the soil as long as the right type is used in the right amount.
They asked sometimes one farm may have corn with different heights (some may be shorter than the other), what can be done in to bring the uniformity in the plants?
We told them using one corn variety and applying fertilizer will bring the uniformity in the field
They asked whether it is OK to use herbicides in their farms to control weeds
We told them it’s OK as long as they can afford that and they use the right kind and the right amount recommended for maize.
They asked whether they have to apply different types of fertilizers in different parts of the village because of having different kinds of soil?
We told them that we took soil samples from one site and we believe that the site is the representative of whole village. We asked them to use the same recommended type of fertilizers throughout the village.
They wanted to know what are the causes of soil acidity especially in their paddy farms
We told them that that might be caused by the use of one type of nitrogenous fertilizer especially urea for many years. To solve the problem the type of fertilizer should be changed and if the problem is severe, lime can be used to neutralize the acid.
Conclusions/Recommendations
After the discussion we agreed with them that they should move the plot to the new site. Pastor and the audience were very attentive and they had many questions. We enjoyed the discussion here.
NB:
• 1 bag of NPK is 50kg and 1 bag of seed is 2kg
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st visit, YEAR TWO
November 09, 2009
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees 11 (3 Female, 8 Male)
Weather for the past month Sunny and dry
Reporters Gabriel Malima, Phil Larsen
Before the meeting we asked the Pastor and other church leaders why they want to move the plot from nearby the church to another site. The Pastor said they sometimes face drought as the situation they had last year. The place where they want to move the plot can be irrigated. Moreover, the new site is along the road to the church therefore the people will be able to see it on their way to the Sunday services.
Purpose of the visit
• Planting and fertilizer application demonstrations
• To deliver seed and fertilizer
Topics
1. Greetings
Phil provided greetings from Shepherd of the Valley (Apple Valley), Saint Paul Area Synod and US Advisory Committee
2. Going through the handouts
o Fertilizer need template
o Plant population handout
o Fertilizer application handout
3. Demonstrations
It was demonstrated how to measure inter row spacing (60cm) and intra row spacing (20cm). Using a string and a hand hoe, it was demonstrated how to plant and apply fertilizer. One seed was placed every 20 cm and by using a bottle cap, fertilizer was applied 5cm from the seed on each side.
4. Fertilizer and seed delivery
According to the soil analysis of the soil of this area, the types of fertilizer recommended are NPK (10-18-24) and CAN (27-0-0). The congregation was given 2 bags of fertilizer (NPK) and 4 bags of seeds, DK 8031. DK 8031 is drought resistant and is suitable for this area.
Comments/questions from audience
They normally do not use fertilizer because they believe their soil has enough nutrients
We told them that according to the soil analysis we conducted, it was found out that their soil has nutrient deficiencies and they have to use fertilizer on their farms
They said that fertilizer is poisonous and they were worried it will destroy their soil
We told them that fertilizers are not poisonous to the soil as long as the right type is used in the right amount.
They asked sometimes one farm may have corn with different heights (some may be shorter than the other), what can be done in to bring the uniformity in the plants?
We told them using one corn variety and applying fertilizer will bring the uniformity in the field
They asked whether it is OK to use herbicides in their farms to control weeds
We told them it’s OK as long as they can afford that and they use the right kind and the right amount recommended for maize.
They asked whether they have to apply different types of fertilizers in different parts of the village because of having different kinds of soil?
We told them that we took soil samples from one site and we believe that the site is the representative of whole village. We asked them to use the same recommended type of fertilizers throughout the village.
They wanted to know what are the causes of soil acidity especially in their paddy farms
We told them that that might be caused by the use of one type of nitrogenous fertilizer especially urea for many years. To solve the problem the type of fertilizer should be changed and if the problem is severe, lime can be used to neutralize the acid.
Conclusions/Recommendations
After the discussion we agreed with them that they should move the plot to the new site. Pastor and the audience were very attentive and they had many questions. We enjoyed the discussion here.
NB:
• 1 bag of NPK is 50kg and 1 bag of seed is 2kg
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tungamalenga - 4th CVP visit
Partner: Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley, Minn.
Wed., January 21, 2009
Pastor: Naftal Nga’amilo
Today the group of eight from Shepherd of the Valley (SOTV) was at Tungamalenga:
· We viewed the corn plot and the plot where beans will be planted
· We reviewed the record book, it was very complete
· We explained the improved farming practices that are being introduced
o Minimum tillage
o Use of hybrid seed
o Proper fertilization
o Weeding
o Pest control
Because the group from SOTV was meeting with others in the congregation we met with a representative group under the tree in the courtyard.
We reviewed the corn planting which occurred on December 15. The rows were about 65 cm apart, and there was an average of 37.5 cm between plants in a row. Seeds which did not germinate were not replanted since there has been little rain, and the replanted seed would not have germinated. The last date to replant corn is January 15 in order for the replanted seed to germinate, grow and reach maturity. The first weeding took place on December 31, and the field looked very clean.
We discussed the importance of weeding regularly, and clipping the weeds off just below the surface. Lack of weeding, resulting in competition from the weeds has the greatest negative impact on yield.
They have noticed some insects on the corn. They were given a bottle of insecticide to spray on the corn.
We discussed how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn. Use two bottle caps per plant, and keep the fertilizer 5 cm away from the plant.
We marked the hoe at 50 cm and 9 cm. We demonstrated how to clip the weeds and place the residue in 50 cm rows. We demonstrated how to dig holes 9 cm apart between the rows of residue. We explained how to put one bean seed and one cap of fertilizer in each hole, keeping the fertilizer 5 cm away from the seed. We emphasized that they should use all the fertilizer allocated for this plot. If there is any left over, they should broadcast it over the bean plot. They will plant the beans during the first week in February if there has been enough rain and moisture in the soil to allow for germination.
This CVP site is the only one that will have a rice plot. Because of the lack of moisture they have moved the plot planned for rice to a lower area near the river. This will allow for irrigation of the rice. We were shown to the proposed rice plot and the nursery where the rice seedlings were about 3 inches tall. They will transplant the seedlings once there is enough moisture.
Photo link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/21557421@N08/sets/72157604424500182/detail/
Wed., January 21, 2009
Pastor: Naftal Nga’amilo
Today the group of eight from Shepherd of the Valley (SOTV) was at Tungamalenga:
· We viewed the corn plot and the plot where beans will be planted
· We reviewed the record book, it was very complete
· We explained the improved farming practices that are being introduced
o Minimum tillage
o Use of hybrid seed
o Proper fertilization
o Weeding
o Pest control
Because the group from SOTV was meeting with others in the congregation we met with a representative group under the tree in the courtyard.
We reviewed the corn planting which occurred on December 15. The rows were about 65 cm apart, and there was an average of 37.5 cm between plants in a row. Seeds which did not germinate were not replanted since there has been little rain, and the replanted seed would not have germinated. The last date to replant corn is January 15 in order for the replanted seed to germinate, grow and reach maturity. The first weeding took place on December 31, and the field looked very clean.
We discussed the importance of weeding regularly, and clipping the weeds off just below the surface. Lack of weeding, resulting in competition from the weeds has the greatest negative impact on yield.
They have noticed some insects on the corn. They were given a bottle of insecticide to spray on the corn.
We discussed how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn. Use two bottle caps per plant, and keep the fertilizer 5 cm away from the plant.
We marked the hoe at 50 cm and 9 cm. We demonstrated how to clip the weeds and place the residue in 50 cm rows. We demonstrated how to dig holes 9 cm apart between the rows of residue. We explained how to put one bean seed and one cap of fertilizer in each hole, keeping the fertilizer 5 cm away from the seed. We emphasized that they should use all the fertilizer allocated for this plot. If there is any left over, they should broadcast it over the bean plot. They will plant the beans during the first week in February if there has been enough rain and moisture in the soil to allow for germination.
This CVP site is the only one that will have a rice plot. Because of the lack of moisture they have moved the plot planned for rice to a lower area near the river. This will allow for irrigation of the rice. We were shown to the proposed rice plot and the nursery where the rice seedlings were about 3 inches tall. They will transplant the seedlings once there is enough moisture.
Photo link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/21557421@N08/sets/72157604424500182/detail/
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