Implicaciones económicas en la producción de nuevas variedades de arroz en América Latina
Beans
The status of CIAT bean technology development is analyzed and technology transfer activities in the crop in Latin America are indicated. Each phase in the development of technology that will allow major bean yield increases is discussed, namely the identification of production constraints, germplasm collection and evaluation, cv. improvement using...
Ex ante analysis of the impact of new technology: the case of cassava as an animal feed in Colombia
Seguimiento de adopción de la variedad Llanogrande en el oriente de Antioquia
The diffusion and economic impact of high-yielding semi-dwarf rice varieties in Latin America
Aceptación de algunos materiales de frijol a nivel de finca en el oriente de Antioquia
In October 1985, 16 farmers of Carmen de Viboral, located in eastern Antioquia, Colombia, were interviewed for their crop preferences and willingness to change bean variety. The variety Cargamanto was the most preferred because of its high yield, better market share, and higher price compared with other varieties, even though it is slightly suscept...
Colombia 2: Análisis económico
La participación del agricultor en la evaluación y transferencia de germoplasma
Informe preliminar sobre la aceptación de BAT 1297 en la zona cafetera de Caldas
Forty-four surveys were conducted on farmers growing the bean variety BAT 1297 in the department of Caldas, Colombia, and on prices in Mercaldas in the city of Manizales. This variety was found to very profitable when planted in association with coffee (both with and without agrochemicals) or with cassava, and in monoculture. Most farmers (76 perce...
La adopción de nuevas variedades de frijol en Costa Rica: logros y desafíos
Results of a survey of 159 farmers in southern Costa Rica indicate that the new bean varieties Talamanca and Brunca are widely adopted. This report analyzes the factors determining their success. The role played by seed availability is considered. Farmers evaluated these varieties in terms of yield, plant architecture, and disease tolerance. Adopti...
