La investigacion en campos de agricultores sobre frijol en dos zonas del Distrito Salamina, Colombia

The most important characteristics of bean production systems in Aranzazu and Salamina (Caldas, Colombia) are summarized. Information collected in a survey detected the main constraints for bean cultivation in the area such as erosion, diseases, low density population, low-P and acid soils, and drought. A general plan to be developed in the area by the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario and the Integrated Rural Development project is presented. (CIAT)