2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 19, 2010
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Como Park
Attendees 37
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim , Gabriel and Lunodzo
We met member of this congregation having religious seminar in the church. As they finished we started the demonstrations and visited the place where they have stored dried corn and beans
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
Corn and beans have been harvested. Corn has not been shelled and beans not yet threshed. Unfortunately they forgot to take yield measurements in 10m in corn.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres Yield higher than local variety
Rotting affected some ears
No. of plants
Beans Litres 2 2 2 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 35 35 32
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 seasons
• Corn
There is corn rotting problem, especially with the hybrid introduced here. The corn seed (H628) is the high yield variety however is not tolerant to continuous rainfall after maturity. We told them that we are working on getting another improved variety which tolerates rainfall after maturity.
• Beans
They said that the bean variety we introduced is very good. It yields higher than the local variety.
We encourage them to form farmers’ cooperative bodies. This will help them to get farming loans, buying inputs and selling their grains for better price.
Comments/questions
They expressed their concern about minimum tillage. They said some of them who tried minimum tillage have been doing more frequent weeding than before and sometimes once they finish one weed they have to start another one in the same farm
We told them; at first weeds grow quickly in the farms where minimum tillage is practiced for the first time. However we encouraged farmers to start farm preparation early. We tell farmers to do monthly weeding even if there are no crops in the farm to prevent weeds from going to seeds. Farmers who do this practice will have to do less frequent weeding.
The members express their sincerely gratitude to the Institute and to their companion congregation for the agricultural training to them. They promise to start adapting the techniques to their farms.
Conclusion
We told them to start preparation for the next season. We encourage them to follow all the instructions to get good results in the demonstration plots and better yields in their farms.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Mkimbizi July 26, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 26, 2010
Village Mkimbizi
Pastor Ambrose Mwakikoti and Ass. Pastor Martin Haule.
Companion Immanuel Lutheran Church
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Naferti
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 4 bags and 2 tins
Beans 1 bag
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 9.5 50
2nd 10 meters 10 44
3rd 10 meters 10 50
NB: They forgotten to record beans yield in 10 meters, 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 35,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 80,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in bags.
• Beans
The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
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 One
July 26, 2010
Village Mkimbizi
Pastor Ambrose Mwakikoti and Ass. Pastor Martin Haule.
Companion Immanuel Lutheran Church
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Naferti
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 4 bags and 2 tins
Beans 1 bag
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 9.5 50
2nd 10 meters 10 44
3rd 10 meters 10 50
NB: They forgotten to record beans yield in 10 meters, 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 35,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 80,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in bags.
• Beans
The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Magulilwa July 15, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 15, 2010
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Upendo Lukosi and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Rev. Lunodzo
It is harvesting time and most of the people in the village are working in their farm.
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 handsouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
No yield was obtained in the bean plot. Corn has been harvested but not yet threshed.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5.5 6 5.3 Good yield
No. of plants 27 33 25
Beans Litres Germination failure (lack of rain after planting)
No. of plants
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 seasons
• Corn
They said the seeds (H628) we introduced were good in terms of yield; however they go higher than normal and form only a single ear. They suggested that the coming season they should try H614.
• Beans
There was lack of rainfall at the time germination started, the whole crop failed after that. We discussed with them the proper time of planting that the same problem should not occur next year.
Comments/questions
They said whenever they use the corn which has been mixed with storage pesticides they do not wash instead they do husking.
We told them that before using corn which has been mixed with storage chemicals they should wash to remove the chemicals, husking alone is not enough.
Conclusion
We told them that they should get prepared for the next season. We encouraged them to participate in the demonstrations and take the farming techniques taught in their farms. They were grateful that they have agricultural learning program. They gave thanks to the Institute and their companion congregation.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 15, 2010
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Upendo Lukosi and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Rev. Lunodzo
It is harvesting time and most of the people in the village are working in their farm.
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 handsouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
No yield was obtained in the bean plot. Corn has been harvested but not yet threshed.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5.5 6 5.3 Good yield
No. of plants 27 33 25
Beans Litres Germination failure (lack of rain after planting)
No. of plants
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 seasons
• Corn
They said the seeds (H628) we introduced were good in terms of yield; however they go higher than normal and form only a single ear. They suggested that the coming season they should try H614.
• Beans
There was lack of rainfall at the time germination started, the whole crop failed after that. We discussed with them the proper time of planting that the same problem should not occur next year.
Comments/questions
They said whenever they use the corn which has been mixed with storage pesticides they do not wash instead they do husking.
We told them that before using corn which has been mixed with storage chemicals they should wash to remove the chemicals, husking alone is not enough.
Conclusion
We told them that they should get prepared for the next season. We encouraged them to participate in the demonstrations and take the farming techniques taught in their farms. They were grateful that they have agricultural learning program. They gave thanks to the Institute and their companion congregation.
Ipogoro July 15, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 15, 2010
Village Ipogoro
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Rev. Lunodzo
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 handsouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Here we failed to get the yield records in 10m because they harvested earlier than the time we instructed them.
Amounts in bags/ ¼ acre Remarks
Corns 3 bags 4 tins Yield higher than local varieties
Proper planting time
Beans 1 bag 4 tins Drought reduced the expected yield and affected the grains
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 seasons
Corn and bean plots
Their demonstration has big trees which have been forming shadow to parts of the farm hence some of the plants did not perform well. There were birds (Crows) eating grains. Moreover unexpected drought affected plants.
Lessons
• Corn: They said they have witnessed how close planting and use of fertilizer can give higher yield that what the used to get in their farms. They said they like the type of seeds introduced in their area
• Beans: The seed type is good. It has high yield and tolerate drought
Comments
In spite of drought occurrence the demonstration plots gave higher yield than other farms. Pastor said people have been asking him questions about the type of seeds and fertilizers used. He said he believes the techniques like leaving crop residues and minimum tillage has also contributed to better results of these plots.
Conclusion
The Pastor on behalf of his parish members and evangelists express his gratitude to the Institute of Agriculture for the program and to their companion congregation Augustana for supporting the demonstration plot in their congregation and for agreed to support another demonstration plot at Lundamatwe which will be established this year.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 15, 2010
Village Ipogoro
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Rev. Lunodzo
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 handsouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Here we failed to get the yield records in 10m because they harvested earlier than the time we instructed them.
Amounts in bags/ ¼ acre Remarks
Corns 3 bags 4 tins Yield higher than local varieties
Proper planting time
Beans 1 bag 4 tins Drought reduced the expected yield and affected the grains
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 seasons
Corn and bean plots
Their demonstration has big trees which have been forming shadow to parts of the farm hence some of the plants did not perform well. There were birds (Crows) eating grains. Moreover unexpected drought affected plants.
Lessons
• Corn: They said they have witnessed how close planting and use of fertilizer can give higher yield that what the used to get in their farms. They said they like the type of seeds introduced in their area
• Beans: The seed type is good. It has high yield and tolerate drought
Comments
In spite of drought occurrence the demonstration plots gave higher yield than other farms. Pastor said people have been asking him questions about the type of seeds and fertilizers used. He said he believes the techniques like leaving crop residues and minimum tillage has also contributed to better results of these plots.
Conclusion
The Pastor on behalf of his parish members and evangelists express his gratitude to the Institute of Agriculture for the program and to their companion congregation Augustana for supporting the demonstration plot in their congregation and for agreed to support another demonstration plot at Lundamatwe which will be established this year.
Ihemi July 15, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 15, 2010
Village Ihemi
Pastor Upendo Sanga
Companion Christiania, Lakeville
Attendees 19
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
Beans 12 tins and 8lites (1.7 bags)
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 1 130
2nd 10 meters 0.75 102
3rd 10 meters 0.5 85
NB: They forgotten to record yield in 10 meters, 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 however not yet shelled. I reminded them that we will need the yield record as soon as possible.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; even though they really like the seeds and wanted to know where they can buy it for their own farms. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and ten people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
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 15, 2010
Village Ihemi
Pastor Upendo Sanga
Companion Christiania, Lakeville
Attendees 19
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
Beans 12 tins and 8lites (1.7 bags)
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 1 130
2nd 10 meters 0.75 102
3rd 10 meters 0.5 85
NB: They forgotten to record yield in 10 meters, 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 however not yet shelled. I reminded them that we will need the yield record as soon as possible.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; even though they really like the seeds and wanted to know where they can buy it for their own farms. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and ten people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Bomalang’ombe Secondary School July 16, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year two
July 16, 2010
School Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Headmaster Michael Mkinga
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Still water
Attendees The Ag Teacher and about 200 students
Weather Dry and cold
Reporter Gabriel, Ibrahim, Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides “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
Corn has not been harvested yet. They have harvested beans plot only. Beans were harvested very early before even the 5th visit. They said they did that to prevent pods being damaged by rain.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5 2.3 2.5 Corn rotting,
No. of plants 27 14 15 Poor spacing, birds
Beans 1 bag 1tin Litres 0.75 0.5 1 Good seed
No. of plants 40 25 70
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 seasons
Corn plot
There were poor germination and delay of replanting. The spacing was not properly followed. We demonstrate to the students how these have dramatically reduced the yield of their demonstration plot. Failure to control birds (Crows) has also reduced the crops harvested.
Lessons
• Corn and beans: The improved and certified seeds planted were good. They have learned the importance of following spacing and how to use pesticides to control leaf eating insects and how to apply fertilizers. The techniques taught on how to control birds were interesting. They promised to follow the instructions next farming season.
Conclusion
We visited their corn plot and insisted that they should remember to follow the instructions and to plant on time. We insisted that what we are doing now in the demonstration plot should be considered as a lesson to them and knowledge which should be passed to their parents.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year two
July 16, 2010
School Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Headmaster Michael Mkinga
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Still water
Attendees The Ag Teacher and about 200 students
Weather Dry and cold
Reporter Gabriel, Ibrahim, Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides “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
Corn has not been harvested yet. They have harvested beans plot only. Beans were harvested very early before even the 5th visit. They said they did that to prevent pods being damaged by rain.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5 2.3 2.5 Corn rotting,
No. of plants 27 14 15 Poor spacing, birds
Beans 1 bag 1tin Litres 0.75 0.5 1 Good seed
No. of plants 40 25 70
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 seasons
Corn plot
There were poor germination and delay of replanting. The spacing was not properly followed. We demonstrate to the students how these have dramatically reduced the yield of their demonstration plot. Failure to control birds (Crows) has also reduced the crops harvested.
Lessons
• Corn and beans: The improved and certified seeds planted were good. They have learned the importance of following spacing and how to use pesticides to control leaf eating insects and how to apply fertilizers. The techniques taught on how to control birds were interesting. They promised to follow the instructions next farming season.
Conclusion
We visited their corn plot and insisted that they should remember to follow the instructions and to plant on time. We insisted that what we are doing now in the demonstration plot should be considered as a lesson to them and knowledge which should be passed to their parents.
Kidabaga 16th July, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
16th July, 2010
Village Kidabaga
Pastor Joyce Ngandango
Companion Faith Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Pastor Lunodzo
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. We went through the handout
• 6th Visit instruction handout
2. Harvesting
Both Corn and beans have not been harvested yet. We gave them instructions on how to get the yield measurements. We insisted that we want to get the measurements to put in our records and for them to know what are the good seeds and the benefit of use fertilizers.
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 seasons
We told them that in both corn and bean plots instructions were not properly followed. The institute and their companion congregation have not been happy with the way they take care their demonstrations plots. We told them that unless they promise to move the plots close to the church and handle the plots properly there will be no demonstration plots in the coming farming seasons.
Conclusion
We left the task to them to discuss about the progress of the demonstration plots. We told them to give us the feedback. We insisted the importance of the demonstration plots to them and to the community around them.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
16th July, 2010
Village Kidabaga
Pastor Joyce Ngandango
Companion Faith Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Pastor Lunodzo
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. We went through the handout
• 6th Visit instruction handout
2. Harvesting
Both Corn and beans have not been harvested yet. We gave them instructions on how to get the yield measurements. We insisted that we want to get the measurements to put in our records and for them to know what are the good seeds and the benefit of use fertilizers.
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 seasons
We told them that in both corn and bean plots instructions were not properly followed. The institute and their companion congregation have not been happy with the way they take care their demonstrations plots. We told them that unless they promise to move the plots close to the church and handle the plots properly there will be no demonstration plots in the coming farming seasons.
Conclusion
We left the task to them to discuss about the progress of the demonstration plots. We told them to give us the feedback. We insisted the importance of the demonstration plots to them and to the community around them.
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