| Summary: | The results of a survey conducted among 140 small bean producers in the province of Chota (Cajamarca, Peru) to characterize regional bean production and to provide technical recommendations are presented. Data were collected on crop rotations, planting dates and methods, soil preparation, seed sources, var., cultural practices, marketing, labor, and other resources. The av. bean yield in the region is only 180 kg/ha. Farmers believe that drought, diseases, and the lack of capital are the main factors limiting bean production, while researchers point at plant density, diseases, and soil fertility. The technical solutions proposed for bean production improvement include the use of improved var., changes in planting systems, and the use of chemical inputs. Socioeconomic studies parallel to on-farm agronomic trials are recommended. (CIAT)
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