8. KFZ Weekly Report 2016

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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Ministry of Counter Narcotics

KANDAHAR FOOD ZONE PROGRAM

(KFZ)

KFZ Weekly Report

Reporting Period: 24–30 March, 2016

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Kandahar Food Zone Program

(KFZ)

Weekly Report 10-16 March, 2016

The Kandahar Food Zone Program (KFZ) is a three-year (July 2013 – August 2016), $ 27,695,788

million project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and

implemented by International Relief and Development (IRD). KFZ is designed to identify and address the

drivers of poppy cultivation in targeted districts of Kandahar Province through grants for activities that

improve community infrastructure, strengthen alternative livelihoods, support small businesses and

strengthen the Ministry of Counter Narcotics (MCN) capacity to manage its own Alternative

Development (AD) Programs.

An extension of KFZ has been granted to IRD for Year 3 to continue contributing to the sustained

reduction in poppy cultivation in two target districts, Zheray and Panjwayi, through the implementation of

three (3) components: Alternative Development/Agriculture that targets existing and new perennial crops,

improves other crop yields and maintains greenhouse management; Irrigation Management Systems

to enhance and rehabilitate the existing irrigation infrastructure and water management capability; and

Government Coordination and Capacity-Building of local government staff in the areas of rural

development and agriculture. KFZ has six (6) cross-cutting components: Gender, Communication, M&E,

Environment, Sustainability, and Synergies to promote behavioral change among poppy growing farmers,

improve agriculture related technical practices and technologies, and rehabilitate/construct irrigation

infrastructure with the goal of expanding the licit economy.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:

A. COMPONENT 1: AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (AD)

A.1 Training Farmers on Best Agricultural Production Practices

A1.1 Advanced Greenhouse Training and Technical Assistance Project

On 26th March, 2016 the KFZ Greenhouse Specialist visited five Greenhouses in Panjwayi District under

the Advanced Greenhouse Training and Technical Assistance Project. It was observed that three out of

the five Greenhouses were planted with cucumber and tomato crops (with some eggplant and okra).

Findings were as follows:

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No. Project Code Greenhouse Use KFZ Greenhouse Specialist

Recommendations

1 KAN-PAN-AL-

005/10

Cucumber Seedlings KFZ Greenhouse Specialist provided

technical advice to transplant seedlings.

2 KAN-PAN-AL-

005/06

Producing 4,000 Tomato

Seedlings in the Greenhouse for

use in open fields

KFZ Greenhouse Specialist provided

technical advice to the farmer on the

control of Greenhouse Ventilation.

3 KAN-PAN-AL-

005/04

Tomatoes KFZ Greenhouse Specialist provided

technical advice on removal of weeds and

control of greenhouse temperature.

4 KAN-PAN-AL-

005/09

No crop planted in greenhouse KFZ will again share the continued poor

performance of this greenhouse owner

with Panjwayi DDA, DAIL and DG in

order to make this greenhouse

operational.

5 KAN-PAN-AL-

005

No crop planted. On March 19,

2016, the DAIL Greenhouse

Manager said, “I have bought

cucumber seed for greenhouse

and I will prepare greenhouse for

planting next week” but no

action has yet been taken.

KFZ Greenhouse Specialist reminded him

of his obligations to plant the seed he has

already bought to get the greenhouse

operational as soon as possible. The

problem will be dealt with DAIL.

KFZ will share the list of non-operational Greenhouses with the relevant District DGs, DDAs, DAIL and

PGs Office to recommend the cultivation and plantings at these sites as soon as possible.

The following additional technical advice was provided to the beneficiary farmers during the visits:

- Planting of hybrid seeds.

- Optimal crop calendars and deadlines to transplant their seedlings.

- Greenhouse soil preparation.

- Daily ventilation for greenhouse from 7:00AM to 5:00 PM keeping temperature between 200 – 30

0C.

- Crop irrigation times.

- Weed removal.

- To contact KFZ Greenhouse Specialist for any technical advice.

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Photo #2 shows beneficiary transplanting seedlings

GPS Point (N=31 28 31.9, E=65 19 2.0)

Location: Panjwayi District

Photo #1 shows Beneficiary Transplanting Training

GPS Point (N=31 28 31.9, E=65 19 2.0)


Photo #4 shows internal status of greenhouse

GPS Point (N=31 29 54.5, E=65 25 18.9)


Photo #3 shows internal status of greenhouse

GPS Point (N=31 29 54.5, E=65 25 18.9)


Photo #6 shows okra and greenhouse internal status

GPS Point (N=31 28 8.6, E=65 17 3.7)


Photo #5 shows tomato seedling status

GPS Point (N=31 28 8.6, E=65 17 3.7)


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A1.2 Vineyard Management Beneficiaries Training and Technical Assistance Project - Panjwayi

District (KAN-PAN -AD-009)

The Vineyard Management Beneficiary Training was adjourned this week due to Master Trainer’s

participation in the Vineyard Plot Inspection Survey. Please see further details below.

A.2 Rehabilitation of Existing Perennial Crops (e.g. Orchards and Vineyards)

A2.1 Deployment of Trellising, Intercropping, Soil Preparation, and Low Tunnel Project –

Panjwayi and Zheray Districts (KAN-PAN -AD-010 & KAN-ZAH -AD-010)

KFZ deployed 15 survey teams on March 27, 2016, to conduct vineyard plot inspections of the 500 KFZ

previously selected land parcels in Panjwayi and Zheray Districts. Each team consists of one Master

Trainer and one KFZ staff member.

The goal of the inspection is to assess the specific site layout and ground conditions of each individual

plot to check for; site access for two wheels tractors (TWTs), if the tractor width will fit between the vines

and support soil walls, how much soil will need to be removed to prepare for intercropping, presence of

poppy crops, other site specific practical constraints, and to confirm that the beneficiaries match the

selection criteria.

KFZ also met on March 27, 2016, with the Kandahar Deputy Provincial Governor, District Governors,

District Development Assembly Members, DAIL Director, DCN Director, and Director of Technical &

Sectorial Affairs at the Provincial Governor’s Office. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the

presence of poppy and practical issues at some of the plots. KFZ requested the DGs and DDAs to provide

a list of the farmers who have already eradicated their poppy voluntarily who can be targeted as potential

beneficiaries.

A2.2 Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer Procurement

The KFZ AD Specialists inspected DAP fertilizer samples provided by the two Subcontractors for KAN-

PAN-AD-010 & KAN-ZAH-AD-010. The Subcontractors will mix alfalfa at 4 kg of seed with 50 kg of

DAP per hectare and plant/intercrop this mixture through TWT seeders in the targeted land parcels within

the 500 Hectares targeted. The inspection report will be shared during the coming weeks.

A2.3 Agriculture Fair

KFZ organized an Agriculture Fair (Ag-Fair) from 22

to 23 March, 2016, that was held at the Panjwayi

District Center. The goal of the 2-day event was to connect Zheray and Panjwayi farmers to buyers and

input suppliers, and to demonstrate new agricultural techniques and equipment. Approximately 2,500

people attended the fair which included a VIP Opening Ceremony of the first morning, 50 supplier’s

booths, Business to Business meetings, agriculture demonstrations, a “Road Show” of farm implements,

and attendance by other regional IPs and Development Programs. RADP-S has given KFZ support

during the organization of the AgFair and with their presence during its celebration. Synergy developed

with RADP-S has benefited both projects.

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The Opening Ceremony was attended by the Kandahar Deputy Provincial Governor, Members of

Kandahar Provincial Council, Panjwayi and Zheray DGs and DDAs, and DGs and DDAs from other

districts of Kandahar Province.

During the Opening Ceremony, the Deputy Provincial Governor applauded the Ag-Fair initiative stating

such events play a vital role in connecting farmers with potential buyers. The District Governors and

other government officials also praised the initiative and expressed their thanks to USAID and the

Kandahar Food Zone Program.

In his speech, the KFZ Provincial Program Director thanked and welcomed the guests and government

dignitaries and briefly explained KFZ’s work over the last three (3) years, after which he presented the

KFZ Chief of Party’s message about poppy cultivation in areas where KFZ has rehabilitated canals in

exchange for growing licit crops. The Deputy Provincial Governor then visited the stalls and booths and

attended the Road Show.

A Business to Business event was held on the second day for farmers from Zheray and Panjwayi Districts

to meet representatives from different companies who introduced their products & services. Several

feedback calls were received by the KFZ Marketing Specialist from companies who attended appreciating

the initiative and recommending more events like these in the future.

The local Media covered the Agriculture Fair and published reports in print media, on their websites and

on RTA television (Radio Television Afghanistan).

Photo #8 shows Kandahar DPG Cutting the Cake for

the Inauguration of the Agriculture Fair

Photo #7 shows KFZ Provincial Program Director

delivering his speech and presenting the

KFZ Chief of Party’s Message

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B. COMPONENT 2: IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

B.1 Improved Irrigation System Management

KFZ Technical Staff continued working with DARSA to obtain data from the Provincial Water User

Association to incorporate into the Irrigation System Management Plan. Due to high turnover in the

management of DARSA, the flow of information has been slow this week.

B.2 Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of Additional Irrigation Canals

Construction and Rehabilitation work on the four (4) Irrigation Canals under KFZ Year 3 in Zheray &

Panjwayi Districts is nearing completion with average work progress over 99%. Pre-Final Inspections

have been conducted, but due to flood water flow in all irrigation canals during the reporting period the

Final Inspections will be conducted on Saturday April 2, 2016.

The 5th KFZ Year 3 Irrigation Canal Project (Markaz Canal, Panjwayi District) is progressing well with

average work progress reaching 31%. During the reporting period the Sub-contractor performed:

excavation, stone masonry, pointing, formwork and placement of reinforced cement concrete re-bars for

super-passage structures.

The KFZ QA/QC Team continued regular field inspections of the canal projects. The Progress

Monitoring Reports (PPMR) reflects the technical details of each activity.

On March 23, 2016 the KFZ Infrastructure Team conducted Pre-Final Inspections for the following KFZ

Year 3 Canal Projects in Panjwayi and Zheray Districts: Zangi Abad, Sangi Hisar and Kulk & Salaughy

Irrigation Canals.

Photo #10 shows Kanda Fruit Process company

representative talking about his company’s products

services

Photo #9 shows Kandahar DPG during a visit to the

stalls/booths.

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The KFZ Infrastructure Team continued assisting the AD Team with the Trellising Deployment, Soil

Preparation for Intercropping and Low Tunnel Installation Project.

Please see below cumulative list of skilled/ unskilled laborers hired for the period of 24 – 30 March 2016

(6 working days).

B2.1 Panjwayi District Zangi Abad – Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project

(KAN-PAN-007)

The Zangi Abad – Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project (KAN-PAN-007) was

awarded to SNCC Company on December 06, 2015 and ends on April 24, 2016.

During the reporting period the total work progress reached 99%, but due to heavy rainfall flood water

flow in the canal the final inspection was delayed. Moreover, 1 labourer (0 skilled and 1 unskilled) was

hired for the Zangi Abad Phase-II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project. As a result a total

of 6 man days of labour were created during this week.

Project Code Project Name Skilled

Labor

Unskilled

Labor

Days Skilled Man-

days

Unskilled

Man-days

Total Man-

days

Panjwayi

KAN-PAN-007

Zangi Abad

Irrigation Canal

Phase-II

0 1 6 0 6 6

KAN-PAN-008 Markaz

Irrigation Canal 5 12 6 30 72 102

Zheray

KAN-ZAH-007

Sangi Hisar

Irrigation Canal

Phase-II

0 1 6 0 6 6

KAN-ZAH-008

Kulk &

Salaughy

Irrigation Canal

Phase-II

0 1 6 0 6 6

KAN-ZAH-009

Nalgham

Irrigation Canal

Phase-II

0 1 6 0 6 6

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B2.2 Panjwayi District Markaz Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project (KAN-PAN-

008)

The Markaz Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project (KAN-PAN-008) was awarded to

MHCC Company on March 10, 2016 and ends on May 09, 2016.

During the reporting period the total Work Progress reached 31% which included: excavation, stone

masonry, pointing, formwork and placement of reinforcing bars for the reinforced cement concrete slab.

Moreover, 17 labourers (5 skilled and 12 unskilled) were hired for the Markaz Irrigation Canal

Rehabilitation/Construction Project. As a result a total of 102 Man Days of labour were created during

this week.

Photo #12 shows Placement of RCC Re-Bar for Super-

Passage #4 in Markaz Irrigation Canal (KAN-PAN-008)

GPS Coordinates (31.5731 N 65.4839 E)

Photo #11 shows Stone Masonry for Super-Passage #3 in

Markaz Irrigation Canal (KAN-PAN-008)


Photo #14 shows Placement of RCC Re-Bar for Super-

Passage #5 in Markaz Irrigation Canal (KAN-PAN-008)


Photo #13 shows Stone Masonry for Super-Passage #1 in

Markaz Irrigation Canal (KAN-PAN-008)


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B2.3 Zheray District Sangi-Hisar – Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project

(KAN-ZAH-007)

The Sangi-Hisar - Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project (KAN-ZAH-007) was

awarded to BNECC Company on December 7, 2015 and ends on April 25, 2016.

During the reporting period the total work progress reached 100%. The pre-final inspection has been

conducted and the canal is ready for the final inspection, however due to heavy rainfall flood water flows

in the canal, this inspection task has been delayed. Moreover, 1 labourer (0 skilled & 1 unskilled) was

hired for the Sangi-Hisar Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project (KAN-ZAH-007). As a

result a total of 6 Man Days of labour were created during this week.

B2.4 Zheray District Kulk & Salaughy – Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction

Project (KAN-ZAH-008)

The Kulk & Salaughy – Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project (KAN-ZAH-008)

was awarded to BNECC Company on December 7, 2015 and ends on April 25, 2016.

During the reporting period the total work progress reached 99%. The pre-final inspection has been

conducted and the final inspection is planned to take place on April 2, 2016. Moreover, 1 labourer (0

skilled & 1 unskilled) was hired for the Kulk & Salaughy – Phase II Irrigation Canal

Rehabilitation/Construction Project (KAN-ZAH-008). As a result a total of 6 Man Days of labour were

created during this week.

B2.5 Zheray District Nalgham – Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project

(KAN-ZAH-009)

The Nalgham – Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project (KAN-ZAH-009) was

awarded to SNCC Company on December 07, 2015 and ends on April 25, 2016.

During the reporting period the total work progress reached 99%. Due to flood water flow in the canal the

pre-final inspection has been delayed until the water subsides. Moreover, 1 labourer (0 skilled & 1

unskilled) was hired for the Nalgham – Phase II Irrigation Canal Rehabilitation/Construction Project. As a

result a total of 6 Man Days of labour were created during this week.

C. COMPONENT 3: GOVERNMENT COORDINATION AND CAPACITY

BUILDING

C.1 Institutionalization of the SHAMAL Information System

During the reporting period the KFZ Shamal Team has been working on the following:

1. Facilitating the KFZ Vineyard Inspection Survey

2. Updating the KFZ Activities Tracker for USAID/MSP using PHP

3. Continuing Land Parcel Data Collection for Kandahar Province

4. Providing assistance to KFZ Infrastructure Team through additional canals and structures mapping

5. Providing assistance to KFZ Infrastructure and AD Teams though:

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- Maps for individual plots where HVC Assistance will be implemented.

- New Application to register participants attending beneficiary training.

- Updated Application to collect data for technical assistance

6. IT and Shamal technical support for KFZ Staff

7. Assistance to M&E Team – Application to collect data for KFZ Impact Monitoring

8. Planning for impact verification of KFZ interventions through imagery data requests and imagery

collection (Sentinel 2 & Landsat 8).

C.2 Community Based Planning to Support Alternatives to Poppy Cultivation

There is nothing to report in this area this week.

D. CROSS-CUTTING COMPONENTS

D.1 COMMUNICATION

D1.1 Ag-Fair

There was positive feedback from the wall painting and theatre show as it raised questions and generated

discussions on the benefits for the community of licit crops. The posters were also very popular with

people asking to put them up in their shops. The Lapis communication officer interviewed 9 people (4

stallholders, 2 stakeholders and 3 farmers) and the interview content will be edited, shared with KFZ COP

and then used to develop a Farm Life current affairs radio show.

D1.2 Radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Three PSAs were aired this week and broadcasts for the Ag-Fair PSA ended. Lapis will develop a future

radio PSA targeting new beneficiaries for the KFZ program and targeting the voluntary eradication of

poppy in those fields where KFZ has found it as part of the behavior change campaign. The script will be

shared with KFZ soon.

D1.3 Farm Life radio show

Interviews recorded during the Ag-Fair will be used to develop the Farm Life radio show. Run down for

the show will be shared with KFZ by the end of this week.

D1.4 Radio drama

Season 1 on air, English version of scripts for Season 2 will be shared with KFZ by 31March. Scripts for

Season 3 are being developed first week of April.

D.2 GENDER

The KFZ Female SCSO Officer travelled to Zheray District on 24 and 26 March with DoWA

representatives to select the 40 beneficiaries for the KFZ Women’s Embroidery Project. The final list is

now pending Zheray DG and DDA approval.

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The KFZ Female SCSO Officer travelled to Panjwayi District on 28

March 2016 with DoWA

representatives to select the 40 beneficiaries for the KFZ Women’s Embroidery Project. 20 beneficiaries

were identified and the balance will be identified next week.

D.3 MONITORING AND EVALUATION

There is nothing new to report in this area this week.

D.4 ENVIRONMENT

During the reporting period the KFZ Environmental Team reviewed MHCC Company’s Environmental

Compliance Weekly Report for the Markaz Irrigation Canal Construction/Rehabilitation Project (KAN-

PAN-008). The report was produced to a good standard and there were no major problems to be shared

with the subcontractor.

D.5 SYNERGIES

There is nothing new to report in this area this week. KFZ continue with the synergy between projects.

E. MEETINGS:

E.1 KFZ Meeting at Provincial Governor’s Office

A meeting was held on March 27, 2016, at the Provincial Governor’s Office. The objective of the meeting

was to obtain insight from the PGO, DGs, DDAs and Sectorial Directorates on the challenges identified

in the March KFZ report to USAID with the Deployment of Trellising, Soil Preparation, Intercropping

and Low Tunnels Projects in Zheray & Panjwayi Districts.

Photo #16 shows KFZ Embroidery Project

Beneficiary Selection in Panjwayi District

Photo #15 shows KFZ Embroidery Project Beneficiary

Selection in Zheray District

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Participants of the meeting were the Deputy Provincial Governor, Sectorial and Technical Director, DAIL

Director, DCN Director, Panjwayi District Governor, Zheray District Governor, 15 Zheray DDA

Members, 14 Panjwayi DDA Members and KFZ Provincial Program Director and KFZ Communication

and Liaison Specialist.

Meeting Description

The meeting started with the recitation of a few verses from Holy Quran after which the Deputy

Provincial Governor welcomed participants and the KFZ Provincial Director talked about the challenges

identified. The KFZ PPD delivered a presentation on KFZ’s requirements for rehabilitation of each

hectare of land and explained the practical challenges of implementation as follows:

- Existence of poppy in some vineyards rows.

- Insufficient space for TWT to maneuver between the vineyards rows to conduct land preparation for

intercropping and installation of low tunnels in some plots.

- Large amount of soil between some vineyard rows which will need to be removed to prepare land for

intercropping in some plots.

- Insufficient field boundary access for a TWT in some plots.

KFZ’s PPD added that farmers who have cultivated poppy in their vineyards would not be receiving KFZ

assistance and KFZ will be only working where the vineyard layouts meet practical requirements. He also

explained that KFZ has started a survey to identify land parcels which are eligible to receive KFZ services

and those which are ineligible. Making public announcements through radio channels was also discussed

as an option to find the suitable beneficiaries.

Zheray District Governor said they will work together with KFZ in order to identify new beneficiaries

who meet KFZ’s criteria. Panjwayi District Governor said they were not involved in the beneficiary

selection process since it was a random selection, agreed that KFZ should not provide assistance to

farmers who have cultivated poppy, and said the rest should be given priority because many of them have

voluntarily eradicated poppy. He said it would be better to ask beneficiaries if they can make their

vineyards ready in a short period of time before withdrawing the assistance completely.

Zheray’s DDA Head said they would meet with project beneficiaries in order to solve the problems at

community level. Panjwayi’s DDA Head said he prefers the existing beneficiaries receive assistance

because there is limited time and beneficiary selection is a lengthy process. Zheray’s DDA Deputy

expressed his gratitude to KFZ and insisted we maintain close coordination in order to avoid future

project related issues and conflicts with other Provincial projects. Zheray’s DDA members said there are

two types of vineyards in Zheray; vineyards in Kulk Sulaghy which may have the problems mentioned

and vineyards in the Sanzari area which have enough space between the internal vine walls for a TWT

and no surface soil to be removed. He requested KFZ to implement the projects in Sanzari area.

DAIL Director said he appreciated the way KFZ is working with communities and handles

implementation challenges. He said there is still time to find solutions to unforeseen problems and DAIL

will provide its full support to successful implementation.

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Deputy Provincial Governor insisted on the elimination of beneficiaries who have cultivated poppy in

their vineyards. He tasked the DGs and DDAs of Zheray & Panjwayi to prepare lists and conduct

meetings with beneficiary’s whose vineyards are not currently ready for the implementation. He said if

they can quickly resolve the problems in their vineyards keep working with them, otherwise identify new

beneficiaries giving high priority to those who voluntarily eradicated poppy. DPG also insisted on the use

of TWTs in order to get the farmers used to new technologies. He requested both DGs to send him

feedback within a few days. In addition KFZ was requested to share the final outcomes of the current

survey with the PGO and DGs to make further decisions based on survey analysis.

Conclusion

- Not to assist any farmers cultivating poppy in their vineyards

- KFZ will share the results of the ongoing land parcels verification survey

- The projects should not stop under any circumstances (never planned, just discussing moving to new

plots in same areas).

- DGs and DDAs of Zheray and Panjwayi Districts will meet with beneficiaries to find solutions to the

problems.

- New beneficiaries for the deployment of trellises, intercropping and low tunnels projects should be

those whom voluntarily eradicated poppy crops.

E.2 KFZ, DDA and Markaz Village Elders Coordination Meeting

A coordination meeting was held on March 29, 2016, at the KFZ Kandahar office. The meeting was

requested by Panjwayi Irrigation Canal DDA and Village Elders to discuss water diversion issues from

on-going infrastructure activities on the Panjwayi District Markaz Irrigation Canal.

Participants were Panjwayi District DDA Members, Markaz Canal Water Master (Mirab), Markaz Canal

Village Elder, MHCC Company Director, MHCC Company Project Manager, KFZ QA/QC for Markaz

Canal and KFZ Infrastructure Manager.

Photo #17 and #18 shows KFZ’s Meeting with DGs & DDAs of Zheray & Panjwayi Districts about challenges in

the deployment of trellises, intercropping and low tunnels projects at the PGO, 27 March 2016

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Meeting Description

During the meeting, DDA members and Markaz Irrigation Canal Elders emphasized they need water to

irrigate their lands but the KFZ sub-contractor has diverted some of the water since March 14, 2016

in coordination with the DG, DDA and Village Elders.

KFZ and MHCC explained that foundation work for (4) super passages are already complete with just one

super passage foundation remaining which should be complete within two days.

Conclusion

On 1 April, 2016 the water will be released and the irrigation process will take 15-20 days. Panjwayi

District DDA and Village elders said that they will try to irrigate their crops before this time to allow the

sub-contractor to resume super passage final work.

E.3 KFZ Meeting with Panjwayi DG & DDA

KFZ AD Manager held a meeting with Panjwayi DG and DDA on March 27, 2016, in Panjwayi District

Center. The goal of the meeting was to list farmers who had self-eradicated poppy and coordinate the

ongoing vineyard plot inspection survey. The District Governor, DDA Head, Deputy DDA and Tribal

Elders participated in the meeting.

Meeting Description and Conclusion

The DDA Members said they have started listing farmers who have self-eradicated poppy in their farms,

also capturing hectares size and plot locations. The list will be provided to KFZ by April 2, 2016.

Photo # 19 and #20 shows Coordination Meeting with Panjwayi District DDA and Markaz Village elders at KFZ

Office

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F. CHALLENGES

G.1 The Vineyard Management Training will be suspended until the ongoing KFZ Vineyard Plot Inspection

Survey in Panjwayi and Zheray Districts is completed to ensure beneficiaries strictly match the criteria.

G.2 KFZ prepared a Sample Validation Model for the 500 hectares of KFZ interventions. Preliminary

findings showed 20% of KFZ beneficiary’s fields contained poppy and other practical challenges were

identified such as; insufficient space for two wheel tractors to work between the vine rows, limited access to

roads and extensive soil removal requirements. KFZ has already deployed 15 teams in both districts to survey

all proposed land parcels and identify replacement land parcels and beneficiaries for plots either containing

poppy or deemed unworkable due to physical constraints.

G3. Given the past delays related to the open competition and the vetting process of companies, the timing to

install low tunnels as part of the intercropping intervention in the 500 hectares is affecting KFZ’s plans and

work plan schedule. Further technical discussions may be necessary to resolve this issue within the timeframe

available for KFZ, given the end of the Program in August 30, 2016.

G.4 Flood water overflow from the Dahla Dam has delayed the final inspection for four (4) completed canal

projects in Panjwayi & Zheray Districts.

G.5 Flood water flow in the canal is having a limited but fully manageable impact on implementation of the

KAN-PAN-008 Markaz Canal Project. Temporary soil berms and other diversion techniques may be

necessary but this will not affect KFZ’s overall ability to conduct the work or quality of the work.

Manageable time delays will result but these can be absorbed without major impact on the project or program.

Photo #21 shows the meeting in PAN DG office GPS

Point (N=31 32 13.9, E=65 28 43.9)

Photo #22 shows the meeting in PAN DG office GPS

Point (N=31 32 13.9, E=65 28 43.9)

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G. NEXT STEPS:

H.1 KFZ AD Team in collaboration with KFZ Community Strengthening Team will continue the inspection

of 500 hectares of Vineyards in Panjwayi and Zheray Districts, after which KFZ will report the findings to

USAID.

H.2 KFZ AD Team will resume the remaining 34 Vineyard Management Training Sessions in Panjwayi and

Zheray Districts once vineyard plot inspections are complete and findings are analyzed.

H.3 KFZ AD Greenhouse Specialist will provide technical assistance to 4 Greenhouses in Panjwayi District

and 8 Greenhouses in Zheray District.

H.4 KFZ AD Team will follow up with District’s DDAs, DAIL, and PG Office to apply further pressure to

nonperforming greenhouse beneficiaries.

H.5 The KFZ QA/QC Team will continue regular QA Inspections of the Markaz Irrigation Canal Project.

H.6 The KFZ QA/QC Team will continue regular Field QA Inspections for Trellising Installation, Soil

Preparation for Intercropping and Installation of Low Tunnels, under the KFZ two (2) Alternative

Development projects in Panjwayi and in Zheray Districts (300 and 200 plots respectively).

H.7 The KFZ Infrastructure Team will complete final documentation required to release subcontractor 5%

retainer funds for the KFZ 12 Canal Projects with one year Maintenance Warranty Period that expires in

March 2016.

H.8 The KFZ QA/QC Team will conduct Final Inspections for the four Canal Projects currently completed

under KFZ Year 3 (5th project ongoing).

8. KFZ Weekly Report 2016

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