Kipanga-CVP Visit Report-Apr 30-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 2nd year April 30, 2012. Village Kipanga parish Pastor Winled Fwimi Companion Lake Park Lutheran Church Attendees 07 Weather Cloudy and wet Reporters Don, Rev. Mangu’lisa, Pongolani and Venance Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape measure, tassels from plants within the 10m were removed to mark them for easy identification at the time of harvesting. Plots information Corn looks well at drying stage. Lines were correctly spaced and the distance between plants was correct except at few cases where plants were missing because of germination failure or insect damage. Corn plants have big ears. They were expecting to plant beans at the valley bottoms in June. Comments They seemed interested in practicing the agricultural methods taught at the demonstration plot after noting the high performance in the demo plot where they thought no ears would form because plants were closely spaced, but were surprised to see each plant having a big ear. They told us the plot has set a model where every parishioner and passersby admire the big cobs formed on each corn plant. Conclusion We told them to continue weeding until when the corn is about to be harvested. We also advised them to adhere to the planting of corn at a spacing of 60cm between lines and 20cm between plants, 30cm between lines and 10 cm between bean plants and they should do refilling in the first week after germination in both crops i.e. corn and beans.

Wami-CVP Visit Report-May 1, 2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st Year May 01, 2012. Village Wami pp of Ugesa Pastor/Evangelist Pascal Fyataga/Godwill Mwelela Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Attendees 8 Weather Cloudy and cold Reporters Rev. Mangu’lisa, Pongolani and Venance. 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 It is their first time to have the CVP; therefore we had to go over some important farming practices such as minimum tillage, crop residue management, inter – row and intra – row spacing, fertilizers and their application and continued weeding just before attempting the purpose of the visit. Then 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 looks too widely spaced with many gaps between plants. Some plants showed purplish color on the tips of the leaves which may be a symptom of phosphorous deficiency though this assumption they cannot be assured since they were given NPK to apply at planting. I wonder if the purplish color is due to varietal difference. They had not planted beans but were planning to plant it by mid-May. Pyrethrum plants survival was good (about 75%) although the seedlings planted were very small. When we asked them they said they got small seedlings from the nursery bed. Comments Since it is their first time to practice CVP and the corn seeds failed to germinate the first time, we fail to judge their activeness towards the program. The positive part is that Pastor Pascal Fyataga seems committed to work as it can be seen at Ugesa where he heads, and the performance is very good. Conclusion Parishioners were encouraged to try all the methods taught at the demonstration plot as much as they can. Even if they can’t afford to apply the same amount of fertilizer as in the demonstration plot, the advice was to maintain the inter – row space of 60cm and alter the intra – row space depending on the amount of fertilizer they have. They were reminded to weed their pyrethrum plot immediately.

Ugesa-CVP Visit Report-May 1, 2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st year May 01, 2012. Village Ugesa parish Pastor Pascal Fyataga Companion Christ Lutheran Attendees 9 Weather Cloudy and cold Reporters Rev. Mangu’lisa, Venance and Pongolani Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape measure, tassels from plants within the 10m were removed to mark them for easy identification at the time of harvesting. Plots information Corn looks very good. It is properly spaced between lines; however some gaps were observed between plants. The corn plot was well weeded. The bean plot also looks very good. The plants were tender and green, properly spaced between lines and within plants. The pyrethrum plot did not look good. Plant survival was low and the plot was infested with a lot of weeds, originating from poor land preparation before planting. Comments The Parishioners are hard workers, they did a good job in the corn and bean plots; however, the land for pyrethrum was not properly prepared. Therefore, they were advised to weed the pyrethrum plot immediately. Conclusion The position of the corn and the bean plot, the good performance, both encourages members of the church and passersby to inquisitively ask questions about the varieties an practices applied on the plots to achieve such a good performance and wish to practice on their own fields.

Idasi-CVP Visit Report-May 3, 2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st Year May 3, 2012. Village Idasi parish Pastor Daudi Kisoma Companion Roseville Lutheran Church Attendees 06 Weather Rainy and wet Reporters Rev. Mangu’lisa, Venance and Pongolani Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape measure, tassels from plants within the 10m were removed to mark them for easy identification at the time of harvesting. Plots information Idasi is one of the Parishes which are difficult to reach, therefore visited a few times in a year. We got stuck in the mud a couple of times before we finally called the villagers for rescue. Despite lack of some important information on good agricultural practices, their Corn looked well. The spacing between lines was bit wider than recommended and some gaps between plants resulting from failure to replant. The ears were big and impressive to look at. Parishioners were enthusiastic about their plot. They had not planted their beans yet, they were hoping to plant beans at a plot in front of the church before the end of May. Comments It is encouraging to watch their corn plot though it is their first year to participate in the program. We are optimistic that they will perform better in the second and subsequent years. The location of the corn plot and the place where they will plant beans provide a good spot for all Parishioners and other villagers to observe the agricultural practices taught. Conclusion We told them to continue weeding until when the corn is about to be harvested. We also advised them to adhere to the planting of corn at a spacing of 60cm between lines and 20cm between plants, 30cm between lines and 10 cm between bean plants.

Ifunda-CVP Visit Report May 4-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 3rd Year May 4, 2012. Village Ifunda parish Pastor Irene Msalilwa Companion House of Prayer Lutheran Attendees 5 Weather Cloudy and moist Reporters Don, Karen, Rev Mangu’lisa and Venance Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination; this was demonstrated by using a tape measure, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which number of corn ears and yield information should be obtained. Plots information Corn does not look very good. The space between lines and between plants is much wider than the recommended; corn plants had small ears. A few corn plants were affected by a disease to be investigated. The ears were dropping and the stems’ inner tissue was soft and black, a condition which made some affected plants to fall down. A neighboring plot belonging to a villager had a better crop than the demonstration plot. When we asked about the history of the neighbor’s plot, the Parishioners said he applied Farm Yard Manure (FYM) for many years. They harvested 3 bucketful of bean seed (nearly 60kg) which is a very low production. Comments The soil from which the crops are grown appeared to be shallow, sub soil without any trace of organic horizon. Such soil is usually low in plant nutrient sources and do not favor abundance of microbial activity which nourishes the soil with nutrients. We assume the nature of the soil is the major limiting factor for low productivity because agricultural practices such as crop spacing fertilization and weeding were followed properly. It will take time and great effort to build up the soil to make it ideal for high production of crops. Conclusion We advised parishioners to leave crop residues on the soil after harvesting, try deep plowing with oxen and add as much Farm Yard Manure as they can into the soil. The disease affecting the cobs and the stems is not yet known. Investigation to know the disease continues. Edson Nziku, a church member had adapted the planting spacing on beans and we went to observe his plot, it was performing very well (picture included). We advised other members of the church to follow the example.

Ilogombe-CVP Visit Report May 2-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project Visit Report 5th Visit 1st Year May 2, 2012. Village Ilogombe pp of Mwatasi Pastor/Evangelist Elias Kadinda/Anita Nyaulingo Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Attendees 08 Weather Rainy and Wet Reporters Rev. Mangu’lisa, Pongolani and Venance. Purpose of the visit • To explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement Topics 1. Went through the handouts o 5th Visit handout o Yield recording sheet 2. Demonstrations We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a tape measure and breaking corn plant tassels to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken. Plots information Their corn plants looked good, although there were many gaps between plants and the lines were widely spaced. The reason for the gaps resulted from poor germination which happened when they planted. The plot was well weeded. The corn was at maturing stage. The beans looked good too. The bean plot was well weeded and the plants were at leafy stage just before flowering. This congregation is growing pyrethrum as well. Pyrethrum plant survival was good and the plot was well weeded. Comments Members are working hard to follow instructions. It takes time to be able to follow all the practices correctly, but since it’s their first time to practice, they are likely to perform well in the second and subsequent years. Conclusion They were advised to practice the methods they learned in their own plots.

Mlafu - Our Saviors, Sillwater CVP Report Jan 12-2012

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year Three
January 12, 2012
Village Mlafu
Pastor Daison Mpesa
Companion Our Saviour’s Stillwater
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Good amount of rainfall for crop growth
Institute Staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Roger and Venance

Purpose of the visit
• Delivering fertilizer (CAN), a pesticide and a hand sprayer.
Topics:
1. Review of the handouts, 4th visit instructions;
• Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control
• weeding after planting
• Monthly weeding after tasseling
2. 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.
3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide correctly on both corn and beans and the rates to apply.
4. Delivery: The following items were delivered;

Item Fertilizers Insecticide Sprayer
Variety/Type CAN Thionex 35 EC Handsprayer
Amount 2bags 1 Litre 1
Corn seeds, Bean seeds and fertilizers (NPK) were delivered in November 2011

Discussion and conclusion
Corn spacing was followed correctly; the growing plants were well weeded and looked very good. Members of this Parish are hard workers and follow instructions precisely as it can be observed from their last year’s yield from both the corn and the beans. They harvested 15 bags of corn and 5 bags of beans which is the highest yield among all villages. They asked several questions about corn and beans and the questions were answered.
When asked about if they were adopting the practices taught in their fields, a few said they were adopting at a small scale because they were limited by the high cost of fertilizers. They were encouraged to adopt other techniques besides fertilizers which are very expensive. They were advised to weed the bean plot and plant when time for planting beans comes. They needed a SACCOS and were advised to organize themselves and communicate to the Institute of Microfinance at Tumaini University for assistance.