2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
August 10th, 2010
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim and Gabriel
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 8 bags Good yield
Beans 5 tins Low yield
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 3.75
2nd 10 meters 5.25
3rd 10 meters 3.5
(iii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 0.75
2nd 10 meters 1
3rd 10 meters 0.5
NB: They forgotten to record number of plants 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 30,000-35,000/= per bag and price goes up to 45,000/= TShs per bag (3 months later), for beans is 160,000/= per bag and goes up to 210,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in the bags.
• Beans
The beans is already harvested, thrashed and packed in the bag. 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 eight (8) people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
They asked and wanted to know between corn varieties that bear one ear Vs two ears, which is good?
We told them variety choice mainly depends to the weather, if the weather is suitable to the two ear corn variety then they should plant and if the weather is suitable for one ear corn variety then they should plant it.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records. They harvested 26 bags of corn from the church farm (2 acres). They did follow all the technique taught through demonstration plots.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Ilambilole July 20, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 20, 2010
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Doricus Kimbavala
Companion Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Hastings
Attendees 8
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 10 Good yield
Beans 3 tins Drought problem
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 5
2nd 10 meters 4.5
3rd 10 meters 5.0
NB: They forgotten to count number of plants in 10 meters record for beans and forgotten to record yield in 10 meters for corn, 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 26-28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 40,000/= TShs per bag (3 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 bags.
• Beans
The beans were affected by drought, because when they planted the rain stopped. The yield is not good.
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 people. Further more they do trust that the plot at Ilambilole acting as a teaching site for nearby villages. Besides drought issues still the yield is higher. Several people have adopted the 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 20, 2010
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Doricus Kimbavala
Companion Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Hastings
Attendees 8
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 10 Good yield
Beans 3 tins Drought problem
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 5
2nd 10 meters 4.5
3rd 10 meters 5.0
NB: They forgotten to count number of plants in 10 meters record for beans and forgotten to record yield in 10 meters for corn, 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 26-28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 40,000/= TShs per bag (3 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 bags.
• Beans
The beans were affected by drought, because when they planted the rain stopped. The yield is not good.
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 people. Further more they do trust that the plot at Ilambilole acting as a teaching site for nearby villages. Besides drought issues still the yield is higher. Several people have adopted the 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.
Kilolo July 20, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 20, 2010
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yohana Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury, MN
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompanied by Miss Leah Mlay, Law lecturer at Tumaini University who was interested to learn about the demonstration plots and the CV Project.
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.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres
No. of plants
Beans 1 bag 1tin Litres 0.3 0.75 0.75 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 20 42 100 Leaf disease has reduced yield
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
• Corn
Corn is not yet harvested. However, the crop looks good. There are big trees in the mid of their plots which affects some of the plants with their shadows.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; they apply Thionex to control the diseases however the disease persisted. Later on they applied another pesticide called Celecron which seemed to control the disease. The beans have been harvested, the yield is good. They like the seeds “Urafiki”. However this type of beans has small seeds compare to that they get last year.
Comments/questions
They said the corn H6303 introduced last season seem to yield high however they were concerned because it gives just single ear per plant
We told them, when we get the yield measurement we will be in good position to determine if it yields higher or not. Having single ears is not the only determinant factor.
They said the pesticides Thionex is not good and the one works better is Celecron
We told them that can be true in accordance with their area; however failure to work for Thionex might be contributed by continuous rainfall period (The Thionex application was done in this period here)
Pastor said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and they are buying improved seeds. On behalf of his congregation members, he delivered thanks to the institute and companion congregation.
Conclusion
We reminded them to send us the corn yield measurement once they harvest. We thanked Pastor for good record keeping and the good work in the plots
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 20, 2010
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yohana Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury, MN
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompanied by Miss Leah Mlay, Law lecturer at Tumaini University who was interested to learn about the demonstration plots and the CV Project.
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.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres
No. of plants
Beans 1 bag 1tin Litres 0.3 0.75 0.75 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 20 42 100 Leaf disease has reduced yield
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
• Corn
Corn is not yet harvested. However, the crop looks good. There are big trees in the mid of their plots which affects some of the plants with their shadows.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; they apply Thionex to control the diseases however the disease persisted. Later on they applied another pesticide called Celecron which seemed to control the disease. The beans have been harvested, the yield is good. They like the seeds “Urafiki”. However this type of beans has small seeds compare to that they get last year.
Comments/questions
They said the corn H6303 introduced last season seem to yield high however they were concerned because it gives just single ear per plant
We told them, when we get the yield measurement we will be in good position to determine if it yields higher or not. Having single ears is not the only determinant factor.
They said the pesticides Thionex is not good and the one works better is Celecron
We told them that can be true in accordance with their area; however failure to work for Thionex might be contributed by continuous rainfall period (The Thionex application was done in this period here)
Pastor said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and they are buying improved seeds. On behalf of his congregation members, he delivered thanks to the institute and companion congregation.
Conclusion
We reminded them to send us the corn yield measurement once they harvest. We thanked Pastor for good record keeping and the good work in the plots
Lulanzi July 20, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 20, 2010
Village Lulanzi
Pastor Tuluwene Gavile
Companion Christ, Lake Elmo
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Cloudy and cold
Reporters Gabriel , Ibrahim, Rev. Mang’ulisa
In this visit we were accompanied by Miss Leah Mlay, Law lecturer of Tumaini University who was interested to learn about the demonstration plots and the CV Project. As we arrived, we met few members in the church area. Pastor told us they have been working in building the parish dispensary since morning and some left when the work was over. We went to the church for the short meeting and demonstration.
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
Beans have not been harvested yet. The corn have 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 3 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 28 29 28
Beans Litres
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 season
• Corn
The improved variety we introduced this year (H6303) does not have the severe rotting problem like that of last year. However since they experience poor germination we told them the harvest will not be as higher as it supposed to be.
• Beans
The Urafiki variety performs very well here. However they experience the fungal disease .There was delay applying pesticides “Thionex” because of the poor communication with us at the time the disease started. Therefore this will have significant reduction in yield. Beans have not been harvested yet.
Comments/questions
The availability of corn seeds (H6303) is not reliable. In last year these seeds were not available in most of the shops selling agricultural inputs
Sometimes one type of seeds disappear in the market but when demand increases the seed producing company takes the seeds back to the market. Probably the seeds will be available in the market this year.
On behalf of the members of his congregation, Pastor express sincere thanks to the institute and to the companion congregation for the supporting of the demonstration plot and offer training to his congregation. We encourage them to adopt the techniques we teach and give us the feedback.
Conclusion
We told Pastor to send us the bean yield measurements once they harvest. We need them for our records and analysis.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 20, 2010
Village Lulanzi
Pastor Tuluwene Gavile
Companion Christ, Lake Elmo
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Cloudy and cold
Reporters Gabriel , Ibrahim, Rev. Mang’ulisa
In this visit we were accompanied by Miss Leah Mlay, Law lecturer of Tumaini University who was interested to learn about the demonstration plots and the CV Project. As we arrived, we met few members in the church area. Pastor told us they have been working in building the parish dispensary since morning and some left when the work was over. We went to the church for the short meeting and demonstration.
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
Beans have not been harvested yet. The corn have 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 3 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 28 29 28
Beans Litres
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 season
• Corn
The improved variety we introduced this year (H6303) does not have the severe rotting problem like that of last year. However since they experience poor germination we told them the harvest will not be as higher as it supposed to be.
• Beans
The Urafiki variety performs very well here. However they experience the fungal disease .There was delay applying pesticides “Thionex” because of the poor communication with us at the time the disease started. Therefore this will have significant reduction in yield. Beans have not been harvested yet.
Comments/questions
The availability of corn seeds (H6303) is not reliable. In last year these seeds were not available in most of the shops selling agricultural inputs
Sometimes one type of seeds disappear in the market but when demand increases the seed producing company takes the seeds back to the market. Probably the seeds will be available in the market this year.
On behalf of the members of his congregation, Pastor express sincere thanks to the institute and to the companion congregation for the supporting of the demonstration plot and offer training to his congregation. We encourage them to adopt the techniques we teach and give us the feedback.
Conclusion
We told Pastor to send us the bean yield measurements once they harvest. We need them for our records and analysis.
Nyanzwa July 19, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 19, 2010
Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
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 Harvested but not yet shelled
Beans Not yet harvested
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They forgotten to record corn yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed. For beans; they are almost getting to the flowering stage.
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 35-42,000/= per bag and price goes up to 60,000/= TShs per bag (3 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 looks good, however they are about to reach a flowering stage. They don’t get enough water for irrigation. The beans variety introduced looks okay for their area.
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. Few people who don’t come to church once they saw the bean plot they took measurements on the spacing recommended and went to use it in their farms.
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 19, 2010
Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
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 Harvested but not yet shelled
Beans Not yet harvested
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They forgotten to record corn yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed. For beans; they are almost getting to the flowering stage.
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 35-42,000/= per bag and price goes up to 60,000/= TShs per bag (3 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 looks good, however they are about to reach a flowering stage. They don’t get enough water for irrigation. The beans variety introduced looks okay for their area.
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. Few people who don’t come to church once they saw the bean plot they took measurements on the spacing recommended and went to use it in their farms.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Ruaha Mbuyuni- Kwale July 19, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 19, 2010
Village Ruaha Mbuyuni- Kwale
Pastor Elia Kongo
Companion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendees 4
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 Corn are still at grains filling stage
Beans Pods formation stage (The plots are under Irrigation scheme )
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
(iii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They haven’t yet harvested both corn and beans. Their farming depends only in irrigation. We really insisted them to record yields, 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 not yet harvested they are in the filling stage.
• Beans
The beans are in the filling stage, however they complained about getting small amount of water for irrigation due to lack of enough irrigation pumps for renting.
Comments/questions
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.
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.
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 19, 2010
Village Ruaha Mbuyuni- Kwale
Pastor Elia Kongo
Companion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendees 4
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 Corn are still at grains filling stage
Beans Pods formation stage (The plots are under Irrigation scheme )
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
(iii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They haven’t yet harvested both corn and beans. Their farming depends only in irrigation. We really insisted them to record yields, 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 not yet harvested they are in the filling stage.
• Beans
The beans are in the filling stage, however they complained about getting small amount of water for irrigation due to lack of enough irrigation pumps for renting.
Comments/questions
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.
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.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Ng’ang’ange July 16, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 16, 2010
Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon P. Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran Church
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month A little bit wet
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
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. Total yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corns Not yet harvested
Beans No yield recorded yet
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
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 25,000/= 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 three 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 16, 2010
Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon P. Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran Church
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month A little bit wet
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
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. Total yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corns Not yet harvested
Beans No yield recorded yet
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
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 25,000/= 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 three 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.
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