2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Four
December 7, 2011
Village Ipogoro
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran, W.S. Paul
Attendees 16
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
This demonstration was conducted by Pastor Nixon Mwitula to his parish members. Pastor has become an agricultural expert. He has been invited to various places to share with people his farming experience and knowledge he has gained from the agricultural training program conducted by the Institute of Agricultural of Tumaini University. This time the Institute decided to let Pastor run the demonstration meeting to his parish. We delivered corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers.
Purpose
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Pastor demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. He insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered by the institute of Agriculture
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
Conclusion
We expect better results as that of last year and probably more. We got the reports from Pastor that many people are now adapting the farming techniques. The success of the program is highly depending on the commitment and management offered by the Pastor and parish members to the plots. Through the years we have seen great commitment and good management of the Pastor Nixon. Ipogoro has become one of the best places to conduct this program.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Wami - Pyrethrum Co of Tanzania-CVP Report Dec 7-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 7, 2011
Village Wami
Pastor/Leader Pascal Fyataga (Parish Pastor)
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute/PCT Staff Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose of the visit
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
The Visit
There is funeral in this village; most of the villagers are attending the funeral ceremony. When institute of agriculture staffs and the field officer of PCT arrived, there were one personal (an evangelist) remained behind to meet them. He received the fertilizers and seeds. It was planned to have introductory meeting and planting demonstration on the other day.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
Pyrethrum is expected to be major income generation crop in this village. Corn and bean demonstration plots will be established together with pyrethrum plot. Aim is to provide farming training in both food and cash crops so as to increase agricultural production and help farmers to improve their lives.
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 7, 2011
Village Wami
Pastor/Leader Pascal Fyataga (Parish Pastor)
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute/PCT Staff Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose of the visit
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
The Visit
There is funeral in this village; most of the villagers are attending the funeral ceremony. When institute of agriculture staffs and the field officer of PCT arrived, there were one personal (an evangelist) remained behind to meet them. He received the fertilizers and seeds. It was planned to have introductory meeting and planting demonstration on the other day.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
Pyrethrum is expected to be major income generation crop in this village. Corn and bean demonstration plots will be established together with pyrethrum plot. Aim is to provide farming training in both food and cash crops so as to increase agricultural production and help farmers to improve their lives.
Ukumbi - Pyrethrum Co of Tanzania - CVP Report Dec 6-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 06, 2011
Village Ukumbi
Pastor/Leader Reuben Nendya
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute/PCT Staffs Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- Corn planting Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot.
After PCT field officer spoke, participants wanted to know where they could be getting seedlings for the pyrethrum plots. Mr. Chaula told them that current, PCT provides seedlings to the farmers. Nursery will be established close to the village and from it seedlings will be distributed to those who want to grow pyrethrum.
o Corn
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Questions
Conclusion
Villagers were told that pyrethrum requires good management. For flower to get high price in the market, appropriate agronomic practices should be carried out on appropriate time. This is the main reason of establishing a pyrethrum demonstration plot here. It is expected that from the demonstration plots people will lean the practices and apply in their farms.
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 06, 2011
Village Ukumbi
Pastor/Leader Reuben Nendya
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute/PCT Staffs Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- Corn planting Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot.
After PCT field officer spoke, participants wanted to know where they could be getting seedlings for the pyrethrum plots. Mr. Chaula told them that current, PCT provides seedlings to the farmers. Nursery will be established close to the village and from it seedlings will be distributed to those who want to grow pyrethrum.
o Corn
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Questions
Conclusion
Villagers were told that pyrethrum requires good management. For flower to get high price in the market, appropriate agronomic practices should be carried out on appropriate time. This is the main reason of establishing a pyrethrum demonstration plot here. It is expected that from the demonstration plots people will lean the practices and apply in their farms.
Ugesa - Christ Luth, Marine on St.Croix-CVP Rpt - Dec 7-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
December 7, 2011
Village Ugesa
Pastor Pascal Fyataga
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Staff Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
This village has been visited twice. In the first visit corn demonstrations were conducted and in the second visit Pyrethrum demonstration were introduced.
FIRST DEMONSTRATRION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant two varieties in the demo plot: the improved variety and the local variety. It is know that the local variety do not rot as improved variety. For the case of improved variety (Hybrids), they should do late planting. Aim is to allow the crop to mature the same time the rain season ends. This might prevent or reduce the rooting incidents.
SECOND DEMONSTRATION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
Introduction of Pyrethrum demonstration program
• Pyrethrum demonstration
People in Ugesa seem to be very committed to the agricultural demonstration program. Pastor insisted that he and his parish members will work hard to ensure the success of the program. They have been growing pyrethrum. They said they will be glad to learn more from the demonstration plot
Field officer from PCT Mr. Magnus Chaula spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He told villagers that when they start to grow pyrethrum, PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted in January
Conclusion
In all the visits participants were very interested especially with the pyrethrum demonstration plots. They were told corn and beans will give them food to feed their families and pyrethrum will provide income to their families.
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
December 7, 2011
Village Ugesa
Pastor Pascal Fyataga
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Staff Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
This village has been visited twice. In the first visit corn demonstrations were conducted and in the second visit Pyrethrum demonstration were introduced.
FIRST DEMONSTRATRION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant two varieties in the demo plot: the improved variety and the local variety. It is know that the local variety do not rot as improved variety. For the case of improved variety (Hybrids), they should do late planting. Aim is to allow the crop to mature the same time the rain season ends. This might prevent or reduce the rooting incidents.
SECOND DEMONSTRATION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
Introduction of Pyrethrum demonstration program
• Pyrethrum demonstration
People in Ugesa seem to be very committed to the agricultural demonstration program. Pastor insisted that he and his parish members will work hard to ensure the success of the program. They have been growing pyrethrum. They said they will be glad to learn more from the demonstration plot
Field officer from PCT Mr. Magnus Chaula spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He told villagers that when they start to grow pyrethrum, PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted in January
Conclusion
In all the visits participants were very interested especially with the pyrethrum demonstration plots. They were told corn and beans will give them food to feed their families and pyrethrum will provide income to their families.
Ruaha Mbuyuni - Holy Trinity, New Prague, MN - CVP Report Nov 7-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
November 07, 2011
Village Ruaha Mbuyuni
Pastor Elia Konga
Companion Holy Trinity Ev.Lutheran Church
Attendees 10
Weather Sunny
Reporters Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 NPK 2
Plot
Issues such as plot management and irrigation problems at the Kwale preaching point were discussed. The plots have not been doing well since they were established. Pastor and other parish leaders have decided to move the plots back to the parish, in hoping of increasing supervision and improve management
.
Conclusion
This is one of the irrigated plot in the program. The yield has not been good yet. They said they had water and irrigation issues last season. However more people in this place have learned the techniques and they are now applying in their farms.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
November 07, 2011
Village Ruaha Mbuyuni
Pastor Elia Konga
Companion Holy Trinity Ev.Lutheran Church
Attendees 10
Weather Sunny
Reporters Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 NPK 2
Plot
Issues such as plot management and irrigation problems at the Kwale preaching point were discussed. The plots have not been doing well since they were established. Pastor and other parish leaders have decided to move the plots back to the parish, in hoping of increasing supervision and improve management
.
Conclusion
This is one of the irrigated plot in the program. The yield has not been good yet. They said they had water and irrigation issues last season. However more people in this place have learned the techniques and they are now applying in their farms.
Pommern Secondary Sch - Faith Luth-CVP Report Nov 25-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Pommern Secondary School
Headmaster Shadrack Nyaulingo
Companion Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake
Attendees About 20 stidents
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
This is the new place in the program. Students and teachers were told that the program is expected to be successful here. To be successful the program requires commitment and good management of the plots.
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Pommern Secondary School
Headmaster Shadrack Nyaulingo
Companion Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake
Attendees About 20 stidents
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
This is the new place in the program. Students and teachers were told that the program is expected to be successful here. To be successful the program requires commitment and good management of the plots.
Pommern Parish - Faith Luth - CVP Report Nov 25-2011
2010 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Pommern
Pastor JenroKivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
We expect better results than that of last year. They were told that the success of the program highly depend on the commitment and management offered by the parish members to the plot. Better management of the plot will give better results in the plots, and hence better results will encourage many parish members to participate in the program and adapt the techniques. .
CompanionVillage Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Pommern
Pastor JenroKivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
We expect better results than that of last year. They were told that the success of the program highly depend on the commitment and management offered by the parish members to the plot. Better management of the plot will give better results in the plots, and hence better results will encourage many parish members to participate in the program and adapt the techniques. .
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