2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 16, 2010
Village Bomalang’ombe Parish
Pastor Lutangilo Tewele
Companion Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
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 Harvested, shelled but not yet measured. Left to dry for a while.
Beans Not yet harvested
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 7.25
2nd 10 meters 8.5
3rd 10 meters 8.0
NB: They forgotten to count number of plants for corn, but they separated rotten corn in every 10m row recorded. In the record of 7.25, 8.5, and 8.0 litres they find out 1.75, 2.5 and 2.5 were rotten respectively.
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 20,000/= per bag and price goes up to 42,000/= TShs per bag (3 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 100,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled however not yet measured and packed in the bags. They still needed to be dry enough before they put in the bags. Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease and pests; they sprayed Thionex but couldn’t work properly may be because of too much rainfall received. They communicated with us and we did send the fungicides and it seems to work okay, even though they are really excited waiting to see the yield.
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 weeding at flowering stage for beans is okay?
We told them; it is not recommended since weeding at that time will cause flowers to drop or fall off the ground so weeding should be done a little bit before flowering stage.
They asked since the hybrid (H628) seeds rots, they were wondering if we can introduce a different hybrid.
We told them yes, we will look on a different variety for the next growing season.
Three people have already practiced the agronomic practices taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Tungamalenga - CVP Report May 21-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th visit
May 21, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
We met the Pastor and few church leaders working on the harvested rice. We had to move around to see all the plots.
Purposes of the visit
• Instructing how to take yield measurements
• To deliver a tin and Liter for taking yield measurements
Topics
1. Rain records
Pastor told us that the rain records are with the Treasury of the congregation who could not attend because he had an emergency. We told them we need to see the records in order to offer them better advice about farming. They are going to keep them until our next visit.
2. Review of Handouts
o 5th visit handout was reviewed
o Yield measurement sheet was reviewed and two copies were provided for yields recording.
3. Demonstration
Corn has already been harvested here. Before they harvested Pastor called us and gave him the instructions through the phone and we are glad they have followed them very well. Corn plants and ears in different three rows (10m) have been counted and clearly recorded. We delivered one tin and one liter for taking measurements. We told them to do the same in the bean plot. To get good comparison, we asked them to do the same in one of the neighbor’s plot(s).
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Plots
I had a discussion with the Pastor about the plots. He said all three plots were moved in different locations this season. He said they moved plots to get access of irrigation water. Bean plot and rice plot seem to perform better this year however corn plot did not have good yield. Pastor said the irrigation water did not reach it. There is on-going on village conflict about irrigation. The government has decided to construct an irrigation scheme to help farmers to utilize efficiently water. The newly constructed irrigation scheme has channels which directing water in a different direction (where there is more land for rice farming). One part of the village did not get water this season and another part got water. There will be land distribution in the newly constructed irrigation scheme, therefore the congregation has asked for a piece of land for the demonstration plot from the village authority. Pastor said there is great possibility to get that land. If they are going to be successful, the plot will move again next year.
• Corn plot
Corn has been harvested. The yield has been poor because of the drought. They said the rain stopped at the filling stage; moreover the rain in the whole season has not been good. The plot was affected by termites. However some of the ears were stolen. In spite of drought the corn variety introduced in the demonstration plot managed to make some good ears hence neighbors who got nothing from their farm stole few of them.
• Bean plot
Bean plot has been planted last month. The plot is in irrigated land and the plants look good. They are about 6-7 inches.
• Rice plot
Rice plot looks okay. The rice is mature and soon to be harvested. This plot got enough irrigation water therefore the drought did not affect it. The variety planted here is highly yield variety.
Conclusions/Recommendations
Although the village has been affected by drought, the farming valley seems to have enough water for irrigation. The rice fields got enough irrigated water hence it seems that they are going to have good rice yield this season. We hope the bean plot will perform better this year.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th visit
May 21, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftali Nga’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
We met the Pastor and few church leaders working on the harvested rice. We had to move around to see all the plots.
Purposes of the visit
• Instructing how to take yield measurements
• To deliver a tin and Liter for taking yield measurements
Topics
1. Rain records
Pastor told us that the rain records are with the Treasury of the congregation who could not attend because he had an emergency. We told them we need to see the records in order to offer them better advice about farming. They are going to keep them until our next visit.
2. Review of Handouts
o 5th visit handout was reviewed
o Yield measurement sheet was reviewed and two copies were provided for yields recording.
3. Demonstration
Corn has already been harvested here. Before they harvested Pastor called us and gave him the instructions through the phone and we are glad they have followed them very well. Corn plants and ears in different three rows (10m) have been counted and clearly recorded. We delivered one tin and one liter for taking measurements. We told them to do the same in the bean plot. To get good comparison, we asked them to do the same in one of the neighbor’s plot(s).
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Plots
I had a discussion with the Pastor about the plots. He said all three plots were moved in different locations this season. He said they moved plots to get access of irrigation water. Bean plot and rice plot seem to perform better this year however corn plot did not have good yield. Pastor said the irrigation water did not reach it. There is on-going on village conflict about irrigation. The government has decided to construct an irrigation scheme to help farmers to utilize efficiently water. The newly constructed irrigation scheme has channels which directing water in a different direction (where there is more land for rice farming). One part of the village did not get water this season and another part got water. There will be land distribution in the newly constructed irrigation scheme, therefore the congregation has asked for a piece of land for the demonstration plot from the village authority. Pastor said there is great possibility to get that land. If they are going to be successful, the plot will move again next year.
• Corn plot
Corn has been harvested. The yield has been poor because of the drought. They said the rain stopped at the filling stage; moreover the rain in the whole season has not been good. The plot was affected by termites. However some of the ears were stolen. In spite of drought the corn variety introduced in the demonstration plot managed to make some good ears hence neighbors who got nothing from their farm stole few of them.
• Bean plot
Bean plot has been planted last month. The plot is in irrigated land and the plants look good. They are about 6-7 inches.
• Rice plot
Rice plot looks okay. The rice is mature and soon to be harvested. This plot got enough irrigation water therefore the drought did not affect it. The variety planted here is highly yield variety.
Conclusions/Recommendations
Although the village has been affected by drought, the farming valley seems to have enough water for irrigation. The rice fields got enough irrigated water hence it seems that they are going to have good rice yield this season. We hope the bean plot will perform better this year.
Mwatasi - CVP Visit - May 20-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year One
May 20, 2010
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, MN
Attendees 7
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement.
• Deliver two containers (20 liters and 1 liter size) and a 10 m string.
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo gave greetings on behalf of the DIRA, Christus Victor, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee for volunteering to provide fund and to implement of Ag training program
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbors farm) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a 10 m string, how to measure and count the number of corn plants and ears. After shelling they are supposed to measure the amount of grain by using one liter container that was given to them by the institute of Ag. These measurements are done to both corn and beans.
Plots information
Beans plot is a little bit good; however this is due to shortage of water for irrigation. They are interested with bean variety introduced to them. Beans are still in the field, not yet harvested although they are matured enough and about to start drying.
Corn are already harvested and piled at pastor’s house.
Comments
The drought affected the corn and beans besides using irrigation, the amount of water for irrigation depends to the amount of rain received in the catchment areas(where the river flow starts)
We had few people who attended the meeting, because they are busy harvesting their crops. The last three days Elephants came to attack /eat their crops so they spend nights to scar the animals by making noise through beating iron sheets or metal containers.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked how to control pests such as birds eating matured corn (kernels)
We told them, to use string around the corn field, they said they did it. But when we went there we found out they only kept string around the plot, so we told them they should also put in the middle as well. This will prevent the birds to fly directly in the plot.
Ø They were wondering why we are teaching them to measure yield from 10 m within the rows in three different locations.
This will give them an ability to estimate their yield for the whole plot.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We appreciated them for working on the plots and encouraged them to practice what we are teaching them for their life improvement.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year One
May 20, 2010
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, MN
Attendees 7
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement.
• Deliver two containers (20 liters and 1 liter size) and a 10 m string.
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo gave greetings on behalf of the DIRA, Christus Victor, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee for volunteering to provide fund and to implement of Ag training program
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbors farm) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a 10 m string, how to measure and count the number of corn plants and ears. After shelling they are supposed to measure the amount of grain by using one liter container that was given to them by the institute of Ag. These measurements are done to both corn and beans.
Plots information
Beans plot is a little bit good; however this is due to shortage of water for irrigation. They are interested with bean variety introduced to them. Beans are still in the field, not yet harvested although they are matured enough and about to start drying.
Corn are already harvested and piled at pastor’s house.
Comments
The drought affected the corn and beans besides using irrigation, the amount of water for irrigation depends to the amount of rain received in the catchment areas(where the river flow starts)
We had few people who attended the meeting, because they are busy harvesting their crops. The last three days Elephants came to attack /eat their crops so they spend nights to scar the animals by making noise through beating iron sheets or metal containers.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked how to control pests such as birds eating matured corn (kernels)
We told them, to use string around the corn field, they said they did it. But when we went there we found out they only kept string around the plot, so we told them they should also put in the middle as well. This will prevent the birds to fly directly in the plot.
Ø They were wondering why we are teaching them to measure yield from 10 m within the rows in three different locations.
This will give them an ability to estimate their yield for the whole plot.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We appreciated them for working on the plots and encouraged them to practice what we are teaching them for their life improvement.
Mlowa-CVP Visit May 20-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year One
May 20, 2010
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, MN
Attendees 7
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement.
• Deliver two containers (20 liters and 1 liter size) and a 10 m string.
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo gave greetings on behalf of the DIRA, Christus Victor, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee for volunteering to provide fund and to implement of Ag training program
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbors farm) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a 10 m string, how to measure and count the number of corn plants and ears. After shelling they are supposed to measure the amount of grain by using one liter container that was given to them by the institute of Ag. These measurements are done to both corn and beans.
Plots information
Beans plot is a little bit good; however this is due to shortage of water for irrigation. They are interested with bean variety introduced to them. Beans are still in the field, not yet harvested although they are matured enough and about to start drying.
Corn are already harvested and piled at pastor’s house.
Comments
The drought affected the corn and beans besides using irrigation, the amount of water for irrigation depends to the amount of rain received in the catchment areas(where the river flow starts)
We had few people who attended the meeting, because they are busy harvesting their crops. The last three days Elephants came to attack /eat their crops so they spend nights to scar the animals by making noise through beating iron sheets or metal containers.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked how to control pests such as birds eating matured corn (kernels)
We told them, to use string around the corn field, they said they did it. But when we went there we found out they only kept string around the plot, so we told them they should also put in the middle as well. This will prevent the birds to fly directly in the plot.
Ø They were wondering why we are teaching them to measure yield from 10 m within the rows in three different locations.
This will give them an ability to estimate their yield for the whole plot.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We appreciated them for working on the plots and encouraged them to practice what we are teaching them for their life improvement.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year One
May 20, 2010
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, MN
Attendees 7
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement.
• Deliver two containers (20 liters and 1 liter size) and a 10 m string.
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo gave greetings on behalf of the DIRA, Christus Victor, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee for volunteering to provide fund and to implement of Ag training program
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbors farm) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a 10 m string, how to measure and count the number of corn plants and ears. After shelling they are supposed to measure the amount of grain by using one liter container that was given to them by the institute of Ag. These measurements are done to both corn and beans.
Plots information
Beans plot is a little bit good; however this is due to shortage of water for irrigation. They are interested with bean variety introduced to them. Beans are still in the field, not yet harvested although they are matured enough and about to start drying.
Corn are already harvested and piled at pastor’s house.
Comments
The drought affected the corn and beans besides using irrigation, the amount of water for irrigation depends to the amount of rain received in the catchment areas(where the river flow starts)
We had few people who attended the meeting, because they are busy harvesting their crops. The last three days Elephants came to attack /eat their crops so they spend nights to scar the animals by making noise through beating iron sheets or metal containers.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked how to control pests such as birds eating matured corn (kernels)
We told them, to use string around the corn field, they said they did it. But when we went there we found out they only kept string around the plot, so we told them they should also put in the middle as well. This will prevent the birds to fly directly in the plot.
Ø They were wondering why we are teaching them to measure yield from 10 m within the rows in three different locations.
This will give them an ability to estimate their yield for the whole plot.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We appreciated them for working on the plots and encouraged them to practice what we are teaching them for their life improvement.
Nduli-CVP Visit May 19-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year Two
May 19, 2010
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement.
• Deliver two containers (20 liters and 1 liter size) and a 10 m string.
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo gave greetings on behalf of the DIRA, Christ the King, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee for volunteering to provide fund and to implement of Ag training program
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbors farm) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a 10 m string, how to measure and count the number of corn plants and ears. After shelling they are supposed to measure the amount of grain by using a one liter container that was given to them by the institute of Ag.
These measurements are done to both corn and beans.
Plots information
Beans are already harvested, they were fine but the drought happened at grain filling stage, yield won’t be good.
Corn also was already harvested and piled in the church store.
Comments
They already harvested both beans and corn, but not yet shelled.
The drought affected the corn and beans, so the yield is as not as good.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked if the how they can determine the amount of rain.
We told them, the rain gauge that was given to them will help to determine the amount of rain received. To get better results, they have to record effectively.
They due to existence of draught for several years now, are there any possibility of the Institute to construct dam or Irrigation scheme?
The answer is no, the Institute is only able to provide training for the time being however we reminded them discuss with government leaders and see if there is possibility.
They are about to plant beans this month, how should they apply fertilizer?
They should apply during the planting time. We recommended them to place fertilizer 5 cm away from the seeds. For beans they should put “seed, seed, fertilizer, seed, seed, fertilizer etc”
Conclusions/Recommendations
We appreciated them for their turn up to the meeting and encouraged them to practice what we are training them for the better life improvement.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year Two
May 19, 2010
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement.
• Deliver two containers (20 liters and 1 liter size) and a 10 m string.
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo gave greetings on behalf of the DIRA, Christ the King, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee for volunteering to provide fund and to implement of Ag training program
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbors farm) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a 10 m string, how to measure and count the number of corn plants and ears. After shelling they are supposed to measure the amount of grain by using a one liter container that was given to them by the institute of Ag.
These measurements are done to both corn and beans.
Plots information
Beans are already harvested, they were fine but the drought happened at grain filling stage, yield won’t be good.
Corn also was already harvested and piled in the church store.
Comments
They already harvested both beans and corn, but not yet shelled.
The drought affected the corn and beans, so the yield is as not as good.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked if the how they can determine the amount of rain.
We told them, the rain gauge that was given to them will help to determine the amount of rain received. To get better results, they have to record effectively.
They due to existence of draught for several years now, are there any possibility of the Institute to construct dam or Irrigation scheme?
The answer is no, the Institute is only able to provide training for the time being however we reminded them discuss with government leaders and see if there is possibility.
They are about to plant beans this month, how should they apply fertilizer?
They should apply during the planting time. We recommended them to place fertilizer 5 cm away from the seeds. For beans they should put “seed, seed, fertilizer, seed, seed, fertilizer etc”
Conclusions/Recommendations
We appreciated them for their turn up to the meeting and encouraged them to practice what we are training them for the better life improvement.
Ilambilole - CVP Report May 19-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th visit Year Two
May 19, 2010
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Doricus Kimbavala
Companion Our Saviours, Hastings
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
Purposes of the visit
• Instructing how to take yield measurements
• To deliver a tin and Liter for taking yield measurement
Topics
1. Rain records
We checked the records and write down in our notebook for analysis.
The village has been affected by drought. February was the month with severe shortage of rainfall.
2. Review of Handouts
o 5th visit handout was reviewed
o Yield measurement sheet was reviewed and two copies were provided for yields recording.
3. Demonstration
We went to the plots. The plot has been harvested already. However the Pastor was smart enough to take the yields in 10m length in three different rows. The number of plants and ears has been recorded as they are supposed to. However we gave him the Yield measurement sheets to write down measurements in liters. To get good comparison, we asked Pastor and members of the congregation attended to go and do the same in one of the neighbor’s plot(s).
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Plots
• Corn plot
Corn plants in some of the farms in the village dried before they even form ears. Although the village has shortage of rainfall, the corn in the demonstration plot managed to produce corn ears. After taking the yield measurement, the harvest is expected to be better that most of the farms here.
• Bean plot
The beans did not perform well with this drought. Soon after flowering began, drought started. However, the techniques applied in the demonstration plot and the drought resistant variety introduced helped few pods to be formed and got filled. We told them to measure what they did get and record in the yield measurement sheet.
Comments/questions from audience
A lady stood up and said that the farming education we have introduced has been very helpful to her and other villagers. She was grateful that we have introduced the seed variety which is drought resistant because the village usually experiences the rain shortage. Although most of the villagers will not harvest anything this season, she hopes to harvest something from her farm. She expressed her thanks to the institute for the project.
Pastor said that there has been a termite’s problem; they used the termite’s pesticides given at the beginning of last farming season but it did not work out. He was wondering what was the problem
We told him, probably the pesticides was expired since it was given to them 2 years ago. Moreover they were supposing to broadcast and not to put the pesticides in the holes as they did.
Pastor told us that in April, 2010. The District commissioner (DC), The District Agricultural Officer and Village executive Officer visited the farm. They were impressed with the establishment of the demonstration plot here and the farming techniques taught. They said they will encourage people living around Ilambilole to go and learn from it.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We have been impressed by the visit of the District commissioner here. We told the members of the congregation to keep on doing the good work for their own learning benefit. We delivered one tin and one liter for taking yield measurements.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th visit Year Two
May 19, 2010
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Doricus Kimbavala
Companion Our Saviours, Hastings
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel Malima
Purposes of the visit
• Instructing how to take yield measurements
• To deliver a tin and Liter for taking yield measurement
Topics
1. Rain records
We checked the records and write down in our notebook for analysis.
The village has been affected by drought. February was the month with severe shortage of rainfall.
2. Review of Handouts
o 5th visit handout was reviewed
o Yield measurement sheet was reviewed and two copies were provided for yields recording.
3. Demonstration
We went to the plots. The plot has been harvested already. However the Pastor was smart enough to take the yields in 10m length in three different rows. The number of plants and ears has been recorded as they are supposed to. However we gave him the Yield measurement sheets to write down measurements in liters. To get good comparison, we asked Pastor and members of the congregation attended to go and do the same in one of the neighbor’s plot(s).
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Plots
• Corn plot
Corn plants in some of the farms in the village dried before they even form ears. Although the village has shortage of rainfall, the corn in the demonstration plot managed to produce corn ears. After taking the yield measurement, the harvest is expected to be better that most of the farms here.
• Bean plot
The beans did not perform well with this drought. Soon after flowering began, drought started. However, the techniques applied in the demonstration plot and the drought resistant variety introduced helped few pods to be formed and got filled. We told them to measure what they did get and record in the yield measurement sheet.
Comments/questions from audience
A lady stood up and said that the farming education we have introduced has been very helpful to her and other villagers. She was grateful that we have introduced the seed variety which is drought resistant because the village usually experiences the rain shortage. Although most of the villagers will not harvest anything this season, she hopes to harvest something from her farm. She expressed her thanks to the institute for the project.
Pastor said that there has been a termite’s problem; they used the termite’s pesticides given at the beginning of last farming season but it did not work out. He was wondering what was the problem
We told him, probably the pesticides was expired since it was given to them 2 years ago. Moreover they were supposing to broadcast and not to put the pesticides in the holes as they did.
Pastor told us that in April, 2010. The District commissioner (DC), The District Agricultural Officer and Village executive Officer visited the farm. They were impressed with the establishment of the demonstration plot here and the farming techniques taught. They said they will encourage people living around Ilambilole to go and learn from it.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We have been impressed by the visit of the District commissioner here. We told the members of the congregation to keep on doing the good work for their own learning benefit. We delivered one tin and one liter for taking yield measurements.
Kilolo - CVP Report May 18-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year Two
May 18, 2010
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yohana Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury, MN
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement.
• Deliver two containers (20 liters and 1 liter size) and a 10 m string.
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo gave greetings on behalf of the DIRA, King of Kings, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee for volunteering to provide fund and to implement of Ag training program
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbors farm) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a 10 m string, how to measure and count the number of corn plants and ears. After shelling they are supposed to measure the amount of grain by using one liter container that was given to them by the institute of Ag.
These measurements are done to both corn and beans.
Plots information
Beans looks good, they like the beans variety introduced to them.
Corn not yet harvested, but they didn’t perform better as compared to last year’s. We introduced a different variety to this year, last year variety was good but some fungi diseases attack the crop so we had decided to try a different variety.
Comments
They thinks (by looking the field) won’t have a better yield as compared to last year’s corn yield. This was due to the change of corn variety.
NB: Last year after harvest, they asked if we can introduce a different variety so that they will learn and see if new variety will yield better.
We are glad that they are learning sometimes a different variety will make a difference in terms of production.
They are happy with the beans variety introduced even though the final judgment will be after harvesting.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked how they can determine the amount of rain.
We told them, the rain gauge that was given to them will help to determine the amount of rain received. To get better results, they have to record effectively.
They asked if the Institute will introduce a different corn variety for this year so that will give them more opportunity of learning more about corn variety.
It depends, if the variety we know which we think will perform better is available in the market we will love to introduce to them.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We appreciated them for better job they have been doing and encouraged them to practice what we are teaching them for their life improvement.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year Two
May 18, 2010
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yohana Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury, MN
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement.
• Deliver two containers (20 liters and 1 liter size) and a 10 m string.
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo gave greetings on behalf of the DIRA, King of Kings, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee for volunteering to provide fund and to implement of Ag training program
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot and neighbors farm) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a 10 m string, how to measure and count the number of corn plants and ears. After shelling they are supposed to measure the amount of grain by using one liter container that was given to them by the institute of Ag.
These measurements are done to both corn and beans.
Plots information
Beans looks good, they like the beans variety introduced to them.
Corn not yet harvested, but they didn’t perform better as compared to last year’s. We introduced a different variety to this year, last year variety was good but some fungi diseases attack the crop so we had decided to try a different variety.
Comments
They thinks (by looking the field) won’t have a better yield as compared to last year’s corn yield. This was due to the change of corn variety.
NB: Last year after harvest, they asked if we can introduce a different variety so that they will learn and see if new variety will yield better.
We are glad that they are learning sometimes a different variety will make a difference in terms of production.
They are happy with the beans variety introduced even though the final judgment will be after harvesting.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked how they can determine the amount of rain.
We told them, the rain gauge that was given to them will help to determine the amount of rain received. To get better results, they have to record effectively.
They asked if the Institute will introduce a different corn variety for this year so that will give them more opportunity of learning more about corn variety.
It depends, if the variety we know which we think will perform better is available in the market we will love to introduce to them.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We appreciated them for better job they have been doing and encouraged them to practice what we are teaching them for their life improvement.
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