CULTIVATION OF Coffea arabica L. BY SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS

Abstract

The production technology used by coffee producers in Coatepec, Veracruz, México, is described, from a sample of 72 producers to whom a questionnaire was applied. The results indicated that coffee producers are of an advanced age and low schooling. Their plantations are characterized by having low plant density ha^-1, scarce fertilization, pest control, reduced training and technical advice, which was indicative of low adoption of technology.