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Tee Pump evaluation for shallow wells in Wetar Villages

May 19, 2012
dave
Health, Water

A very simple Tee pump has been evaluated for use in villages of wetar – especially wells around 3-5 m deep. This kind of pump is used elsewhere in the tropics and although our pump was able to pump lots of water, it was plain hard work. Why – well the pipes were a little […]

Tomato evaluation – provided by Rijk Zwaan

On Wetar Island we may be experiencing a new tomato disease – Tomato Yellow leaf curl virus. A company in Java has very kindly provided seeds for evaluation – they are being planted in 20 farmer experiments. Here is the photo of the rain shelter used in Java.

Wisudah ceremony in Lurang Kindergarten

May 15, 2012
dave
Education

Wisudah ceremony in the Lurang Kindergarten. A most significant change story May 12th, 2012 Ten second grade Kindergarten toddlers and two teachers are anxiously waiting for ‘their’ ceremony to start: the official recognition of a successful year in the Lurang “Tunas Farmer” kindergarten. For the first time in the Lurang history, ten toddlers will start […]