Ilambilole CVP Visit Report - Nov 5-2012

2008CVP Companion Village Project 1st Visit, Extension Network Year One November 05, 2012 Village Ilambilole Pastor Meshack Magova Companion Our Saviors, Hastings Attendees 17 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Phil and Happy Purpose of the visit Extension Education; Fertilizers and Seed Introduction The demonstration meeting was conducted in the church. Phil delivered greetings from Our Saviors, Hastings and US advaisory comettee. Happy (an intern from Tumaini University) gave a presentation about agricultural entreprenaureship. She remainded them the importance of joining Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies. Review of the handout We went through the extension network handout about seeds and fertilizers. The training was divided into two parts; Fertilizers and seeds. The discussions were conducted in the church. Farmers had many questions and the discussion was very good. Comments/questions • Is pig manure suitable for corn and beans? Pig manure is one of the animal manure recommended for the crops. It is good type of manure because it adds N, P and K. It is good for corn and beans • What is the main difference between CAN and Urea? What is the best? CAN and Urea are both nitrogenous fertilizers, they add N to the soil. The difference between CAN and Urea is nitrogen content. Urea has high nitrogen content than CAN, however CAN has Calcium that is missing and Urea. All of this are good fertilizers for the second application. • Can I apply Urea at planting? Urea is nitrogenous fertilizer that is suitable for the second application. You should apply nitrogen when plants are at knee high or 60 days after planting. At this time, urea will work better. • Can I plant without fertilizers and then apply the mixing of DAP and Urea when plants are at knee high? DAP is good fertilizers when you apply as first application and urea should be applied as second application. This way fertilizer application will perform better and hence increase yields. • Is Minjingu phosphate good fertilizer? This is rock phosphate fertilizers, it is applied as first application. It is works in the soil that has high deficiency of phosphorus. However other fertilizers such as NPK nd DAP work better than minjingu phosphorus because these fertilizers have an addition of other nutrients ie. Nitrogen • What type of seed is better for this area? Your village gets low amount of rainfall. The rainfall duration is short. The type of corn seeds suitable for this area is Pioneer 3253, SITUKA, Tan54 etc. When you go to the shop ask for the corn seed varieties that takes less than 120 days to mature. • Why do ou tell us that we should not repeat hybrid seeds? These are type of seeds whose yield or disease resistant characters disappear as you repeat planting them. You are advised to use hybrid seeds only once • Can you train us on how to produce improved variety of seeds? We, the institute of Agriculture do not deal with seeds production. However we can advise you on how to prepaire good seeds from previous crop (of composite varieties). There are companies that involve farmers in production of hybrid seeds through contracts. However your area receives very low amount of rainfall, I don’t think it will be suitable for that. • There are many types of NPK fertilizers. Which number is suitable for corn roduction? The NPK suitable for corn is the one with numbers 23:10:5. The one with numbers 15:9:20 is suitable for beans and vegetables. • Can I use NPK 23:10:5 for both first and second application? Yes, that NPK has hig content of nitrogen. It can be used in first application and second application too. Conclusion We discussed with them on what topics they want to discuss in the coming extension meetings. They suggested livestock keeping and beekeeping. We told them that we will look for experts of the livestocks and beekeeping. In the next meeting, we will focus on those topics.

Pommern Parish - CVP Visit Report - Nov 21-2012

2012 Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Three November 21, 2012 Village Pommern Parish Pastor Jane Chusi Companion Gethsemane Lutheran Attendees 04 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Location Pongolan and Venance Alitude: 1887m above sea level 08005.720 S O35046.073E Introduction Upon arrival, we met only four members of the church waiting at the pastor’s house. The pastor was on journey to attend her family problems. Purpose of the visit • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: Planting and fertilizer applications; The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were cautioned not to place seeds and fertilizers together. Seeds and fertilizers The following inputs were delivered:- Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans Variety H 614 Uyole Njano NPK cereal NPK winner Amount 4bags 40 kg 2bags 2 bags Comments/Questions There were no questions or comments from the parishioners. Conclusion Pommern Parish is having the CVP for the third year, so they were able to show us that they can plant at correct spacing and fertilize the plants at the right amount taking precaution not to put the fertilizer and the seed together. We hope they will perform even better in the coming cropping season.

Mgama - CVP Visit Report - Nov 26-2012

2011CVP Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Two November 26, 2012 Village Mgama Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa Companion St. Paul Luthern Attendees 12 Weather for the past month Rainy Institute staff Gabriel and Pastor Mang’ulisa Purpose • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Introduction The plot has been moved to about 1 km from where it used to be last year. The land they farm last year was rented from one villager and this year it has been taken back by the owner. We drove to the plot and the demonstration took place there. Topics • Review of the handouts The handouts contain instructions were reviewed - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications - Fertilizer needs template • Demonstrations Planting and fertilizer applications Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. • Seeds and fertilizers The following were delivered Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags) H614 8 Uyole Njano 30kg NPK 4 Comments/questions: We had discussion about the new minjingu fertilizers. Pastor brought to us one bag of the new minjingu phosphate . The fertilizers has been improved by the addition of nitrogen and calcium. We told them we think the fertilizer is good for the first application. Conclusion We asked pastor to inform the parish members and other villegers about the new location of the plots. People should be able to visit them and learn new farming practices demonstrated there. The fertilizer for the second application will be delivered in the January visit.

Lusinga CVP Visit Report - Oct 11-2012

2011CVP Companion Village Project & PCT 3rd Visit, Year Two October 11, 2012 Village Lusinga Pastor/Leader Galosi Kwamba Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT) Attendees 6 Weather for the past month Dry Ag inst Gabriel and Rev. Kulwa Sadataeli Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania has establish an agricultural extension program that teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program includes three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. In this village, three demonstration plots has been established from which farmers are learn farming techniques. Purpose • Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications • Inspecting the pyrethrum nursery Topics • Review of the handouts - Corn planting Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications - Fertilizer needs template • Demonstration activities o Pyrethrum In the meeting with Pastors/plot leaders from various CVP-PCT plots it was decided that each parish ill establish a pyrethrum nursery inorder t grow the seedling for the demo plot and to distribute to the parish members. We visited he plot today, It is located outside the village, in the slopes close to the water stream. We met two ladies water ring the plants. o Corn Later we return to the village and demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. A group of farmers gathered outside the evangelist’s house and together we plant corn and beans and apply fertilizers. • Seeds and fertilizers The following were delivered Corn Seeds Bean Fertilizers Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (Kg) Type Amount (bags) TMV 8 Uy 96 40 NPK 6 Conclusion The lady who is a supervisor of the pyrethrum here said that the number of people growing pyrethrum has been increasing in the village. Last year 15 people grew pyrethrum however this year she has order of seedling from 60 people. We visited the pyrethrum demonstration plot. The plants were flowering.

Image Secondary School CVP Visit Report - Nov 21-2012

2011 CVP Companion Village Project 3rd Visit Year Three November 21, 2012 Village Image sec school Headmaster Andeck Ngogo Companion Augustana Lutheran Attendees 9 Weather Sunny Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa Purpose • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Introduction The school is closed. Students have gone home for the end of the year holiday. We met small group of students who ave remained behind. The demonstration plots have been moved out of the school compound. It is located outside of the school fance in the school farm. The demonstration were held there. Topics • Review of the handouts The handouts contain instructions were reviewed - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications - Fertilizer needs template • Demonstrations Planting and fertilizer applications Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. • Seeds and fertilizers The following were delivered Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags) Pionner 3253 8 Wanja 30kg NPK 4 Comments/questions: • What is the difference between CAN and Urea These are the nitrogenous fertilizers. They are applied as the second application in corn. The main difference is Urea has high nitrogen content than CAN. However CAN has addition of the nutrient called Calcium that is not present in Urea. Both aregood fertilizers for the second application • We heard that using Urea destroy soil, is that true? Fertilizers are not dangerous nor are they harmful to the soil. Fertilizers such as urea, CAN, DAP, potash, or all the various blended/mixed fertilizers are beneficial to the soil and especially to the plants/crops that grow in these soils. So, fertilizer is not bad for you, the soil, and the crops. However, we want to apply these fertilizers in a cost-effective manner such that we are not applying too much of one nutrient and not enough of another nutrient. Conclusion We asked the teacher to make sure that the demonstration plots is properly managed. We asked him to supervise the students to plant at the right time and apply fertilizers as required.

Magubike CVP Visit Report - Oct 30-2012

2012CVP Companion Village Project 2nd Visit, Year One October 30, 2012 Village Magubike Coordinates S 07o45.126’ E 035o28.936’ Pastor Josia Nyadwike Companion Stinski Family Foundation Attendees 21 Weather for the past month Dry Ag Institute Staff Gabriel, Fred and Happy Introduction The demonstration meeting was conducted in the church. Fred delivered greetings from Stinski Family Foundation and US adversary comettee. Happy (an intern from Tumaini University) gave a presentation about the importance of agricultural entreprenaureship. Purposes • To measure the demonstration plot • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Topics • Review of the handouts The handouts contain instructions were reviewed - 2rd visit instruction - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications - Fertilizer needs template • Demonstrations Planting and fertilizer applications Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. • Seeds and fertilizers The following were delivered Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags) Pioneer 3253 8 wanja 30kg NPK 6 Comments/questions: • Can I use CAN or UREA in te first application? No, don’t use CAN or UREA in the first application. CAN and UREA are nitrogenous fertilizers. They are applied when plants are at knee high or after 60 days after planting. In the first application use NPK or DAP. • Why do we use fertilizers when we plant beans? Beans like other crops need fertilizers. Soil analysis have shown that most of the soil of Iringa region do luck enough nutrients to support crops growing. Fertilizers help to supply the required nutrients. • How many time should I apply CAN in my field? CAN is applied as side dressing in the corn field. Apply it once. However apply the required amount. • How many bean seeds should we plant? Plant only one bean seed per hole. We will show you on how to do this during the demonstration session Conclusion We measured the plot and told them to start prepair it for the coming season. We instructed them to leave the crop residues on the soil. The demonstration plots are located close to the church and the main road. This way many people will be able to see them.

Ipogoro CVP Visit Report - Nov 8-2012

2008CVP Companion Village Project 1st Visit Extension Network & YARA November 08, 2012 Village Ipogoro Pastor Nixon Mwitula Companion Augustana Attendees 25 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Phil and Happy Purpose of the visit Extension Education; Fertilizers and Seed Introduction The demonstration meeting was conducted in the church. Fred delivered greetings from Augustana and US adversary comettee. Happy (an intern from Tumaini University) gave a presentation about entreprenaureship. Review of the handout We went through the extension network handout about seeds and fertilizers Training The training was divided into two parts: Fertilizers and seeds. The discussions were conducted in the church. Farmers had many questions and the discussion was very good. Comments/questions • are fertilizers poisonous to plants? No, this is not true, fertilizers are not poisonous. Fertilizers are neither dangerous nor harmful to you when applied in the soil. Fertilizers are beneficial to the soil and plants. As food to the human body, fertilizers are “food” to the soil. Benefits of fertilizer far outweigh any potential negative impacts on soil. • When applying fertilizers at planting, do I have to mix NPK and DAP? No, you do not have to mix NPK and DAP. Both are fertilizers used for the first application. Mixing them increases cost and do not make any big difference • You have told us Manure are good but do not have as high nutrient content as industrial fertilizers. Is it possible to mix manure and something else to add more nutrient in them? It s not recommended to mix manure and other staff just to make them more powerful. We would suggest to complement manure and industrial fertilizers. Apply manure before planting then later on add industrial fertilizers ie. Nitrogenous fertilizers. • Can we have an opportunity to learn other crops rather than corn and beans? Yes, in the next extension meeting, we will discuss crops or other areas of interest which you will suggest today. We will come with experts of various subjects to train you. Demonstration This village is one of the village that will have demonstration plot sponsored by YARA fertilizers’ company. Th company has offered the fertilizers and the institute is offering corn and bean seeds. We demonstrated on how to plant and apply fertilizers. Seeds and fertilizers The following were delivered Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags) Pionner 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 6 Conclusion We had a good participation here. Most of the evangelists from various preaching points participated. The topics for the next demonstration meeting suggested were marketing, livestock keeping and crop pest and diseases.