Wasa - Fish Lake Lutheran - CVP Visit Report May 20-2013

2013 Companion Village Project 5th Visit, Year Two May 20, 2013 Village Wasa Pastor/Evangelist Juhudi Mkeng’e Companion Fish Lake Lutheran Church Attendees 3 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Ibrahim and Rev. Mang’ulisa. Purpose • Training on how to estimate yields before harvest • Demonstrating how to measure 10 meters within the row Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 5th Visit Instruction - Harvesting techniques • Demonstrations: Measurement of 10 meters in the corn and bean fields. The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to measure 10 m in three different portions within the field, and instructed to do the same in their own field for comparison purposes. Then after measurement, they were asked to count number of plants, corn ears in the 10 meters and then they should harvest and record how many liters/kilogram of grains in the form given by the institute of agriculture. Conclusion: They have harvested beans and tried to plant peas in the same plot but could not make it because rain ended before peas matured. Corn not yet harvested.

Wasa - CVP Visit Report - Jan 11-2013

2011CVP Companion Village Project 4rd Visit, Year Two January 11, 2013 Village Wasa Pastor Jahudi Mkung’e Companion Fish Lake Lutheran, Lake Park Attendees 14 Weather Rainy Reporters Gabriel, Roger and Rev. Mang’ulisa We met parish members working in the demonstration plots. They were doing weeding in both corn and beans. Purpose of the visit • To deliver fertilizers for second application and pesticides Topics 1. Greetings Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Fish Lake Lutheran, Lake Park 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 We demonstrated ways to apply fertilizers in corn as the second application. Farmers participated in apply fertilizers in their demonstration plots. 4. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply. 5. Delivery. We delivered fertilizers and insecticides Item Fertilizers for Corn Pesticides Variety/Type NPK Thionex Amount 2Bag 1 bottle Demonstration plots Corn was planted November 17, 2012 and beans December 01, 2012. Both corn and bean plots look nice. Spacing has been properly followed and the management of the plots is as recommended. Last year, the plots were affected by heavy rainfall when at the early stages. This year rain has been normal. Pastor said that they expected better performance of the plots than that of last year. There is no disease symptoms in the plants, however some of the corn plants have insect holes indicating that there are leaf eating insects. We told them they should spray pesticides as soon as possible. Conclusion The plots are good, and plants are doing well. We instructed tham to apply fertilizers in the corn plot because this is the right moment. Pastor said that they are planning to do it in the next day.

Wasa - CVP Visit Report - Oct 10-2012

2011CVP Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Two October 10, 2012 Village Wasa Pastor Jahudi Mkung’e Companion Fish Lake Lutheran, Lake Park Attendees 11 Weather Dry Reporters Gabriel & Rev. Kulwa Sadatael There were few people because most of the villagers have gone to attend the furnel. Most of the attendees were evangelists from the preaching points of this parish. The meeting was conducted in the Pastors’ house. Purpose • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Topics • Review of the handouts The handouts contain instructions were reviewed - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications - Fertilizer needs template • Demonstrations o 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. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together. • Seeds and fertilizers The following were delivered Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags) H625 8 Uyole Njano 30kg NPK 4 Discussion Last year crop was not impressive, we discussed with the farmers that we are going to try new corn variety this year. Corn variety provided H625 does well in area with medium attitude while. The bean variety, Uyole Njano is also new variety here. It has done well in areas with similar characteristics. This year performance will give a good picture of the suitability of the variety here Question: • What is the best type of seed? The best seed can not be identified by looking. The best seed variety is determined by yield capacity, deaseases resistant and suitability of the variety to a given area. We are going to use the demonstration plot to determin the best corn and bean seeds of this area. Conclusion The planting ad fertilizer application were demonstrated before the farmers. They promised to take care of the plots, to learn from it and hence to adopt the techniques. They thank their friends of Fish Lake Lutheran for supporting the program.

Wasa CVP Visit Report - Aug 16-2012

2011 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year One August 16, 2012 Village Wasa Pastor/Evangelist Juhudi Mkenge’ Companion Fish Lake Lutheran Attendees 12 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Pongolan, Rev. Mangu’lisa 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 7.3 bags 2.6 bags 3. Storage: We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage 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 Pastor of this parish and the evangelists, 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 plots 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 make use of the knowledge which will continue to be provided to them through the demonstration plot for two more years to come.  For beekeeping they thought it would be possible to do it at a preaching point of Wasa but not at Wasa itself.  We hope to send inputs on time to give them the opportunity of scheduling their activity on time for good performance . Conclusion We hope they will continue picking up the farming techniques we teach them in the next farming season because they are eager to learn and cope. You can see this quality in their attendance as well. The Pastor works hard to make sure evangelists from all preaching points attend the meetings so that they spread the knowledge gained to all preaching points.

Wasa - CVP Visit Report-May 8-2012

Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st year May 08, 2012. Village Wasa parish Pastor Juhudi Mkeng’e Companion Fish Lake Lutheran Church Attendees 24 Weather Dry 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, counting & recording the corn plants and ears and marking the lines by breaking the tassels of corn. Plots information Corn plants were at drying stage. The crop stand did not appear exciting; it seemed the weather did not favor grain filling very well; the ears looked small. However, Parishioners were enthusiastic with their crop and said they received many questions from other village members and passersby who wanted to know what type of seed they had planted and what they did to make their crop look so well. They had harvested their beans already and obtained 19.5 buckets which is approximately 390kg. We saw the bean seeds which were in a good condition for use (consumption or seed for planting) stored in one of the Pastor’s house rooms. Comments We were overwhelmed by the attendance of 24 young girls and boys from the 5 preaching points namely IHomasa,Ikungwe,Uhambila, Undete and Wasa itself. It was our first time to see so many attendees of the young age apart from secondary school attendees. They were inquisitive by asking many questions which were answered accordingly. They were advised to follow closely the tillage practice, maintain crop residues, apply manure and fertilizers, use proper spacing and do frequent weeding on their own plots as taught at the demonstration plot.

Wasa-Fish Lake Luth-CVP Report Mar 28-2011

Companion Village Project
4th Visit 1
January, 25.2012

Village Wasa
Pastor Juhudi Mkeng’e
Companion Fish Lake Lutheran Church
Attendees 03
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Venance, Rev. Mang’ulisa, and Edman
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering fertilizers and pesticides
Topics:
Review of the handouts, 4th visit instructions;
• Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control
• weeding after planting
• Monthly weeding after tasseling
1. Demonstrations: There was a demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how to do second application of fertilizer on corn.
2. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide correctly on both corn and beans and the rates to apply.
3. Delivery: The following items were delivered;

Item Fertilizers Insecticide Hand sprayer
On maize For beans
Variety/Type CAN NPK Thionex 35 EC
Amount 2bags - 1 Litre 1
Bean seeds and NPK fertilizer were delivered in 2011
Conclusion
Wasa Parish members planted corn late November and beans early December. At the time of our visit, the corn and beans were already above fertilizer and insecticide application stage. Therefore, it is important to note that inputs for next planting season should be delivered earlier particularly to this parish.

Wasa-Fish Lake Luth-CVP Report Mar 28-2011

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 28, 2011


Village Wasa
Pastor Juhudi Mkung’e
Companion Fish Lake Lutheran, Harris MN
Attendees 13
Elevation 1720m
Distance from Iringa town 78km
Ag Institute Staff Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

The parish is located in a corn farming area. As we drove to the village we came across about three big trucks carry fresh corn to the market. There were piles of fresh corn along the road that had just been picked and were waiting to be picked up In this visit we were accompanied by the District Pastor of this area Rev. Askali Mgeyekwa. The demonstration meeting was held in the house of the Pastor.
Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project. Roger delivered greetings from the St. Paul Area Synod. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them.
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Background information of this village
The village has population of 1,200 people and 500 Families. Crops grown here are corn, beans, potatoes, peas and sunflower. Corn improved varieties grown are H614, H628 and H625. Average yield for corn is 7 – 9 bags/acre and beans is 1 bag/acre. They experience good weather; enough and well distributed rainfall during the rainy season.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis
Comments/questions from audience
 We do farm beans here. However the varieties we farm do not have good market in town. Can you help us by introducing a different variety?
We will be testing number of varieties in the demonstration plot. By doing so you will have a chance to adopt the variety you like and has a good market and grow it in your farms.
 What time do you recommend for the bean planting? we have been planting in April and the harvest have never been good
Bean planting time depends on the weather condition of your village. However if April planting time has not been good, we will test different planting time in the demonstration plot and check the results

Conclusions
People in this village seem to be more experts in farming than other villages. They use improved seeds and fertilizers. We told them that together we are going to have additional farming experience through demonstration plot.