Nut crops producers: conditions and insurable assets for the 47th Combined Agricultural Insurance Plan

In 3 key points

1. I
   Insurable crops: carob, almond, hazelnut, walnut, pecan, and pistachio (Art. 1.1) (art. 1.1)
2. II
   Almond exclusion: 1, 2, and 3 years in dryland; 1 and 2 years in irrigated land (Art. 1.4.e) (art. 1.4.e)
3. III
   Requirement: to insure facilities, it is mandatory to insure both production and plantation (Art. 1.3) (art. 1.3)

How it affects those involved

For nut farmers, the regulation defines which plantations and irrigation facilities (heads and networks) are eligible for protection, requiring the joint insurance of production and plantation to cover facilities (Art. 1.3). Almond producers must take particular care, as tree crops aged 1, 2, and 3 years in dryland, and 1 and 2 years in irrigated land, are excluded from coverage (Art. 1.4.e). Furthermore, any plot affected by officially declared pests or diseases will lose coverage (Art. 1.4.f).

Frequently asked questions

Can I insure my irrigation installations separately?

No, to insure irrigation installations (headgates and network), it is mandatory to also insure the production and planting (art. 1.3).

What happens if my almond orchard is very young?

Orchards of 1, 2 and 3 years in dry conditions, and 1 and 2 years in irrigated conditions, are excluded from coverage (art. 1.4.e).

Are plots affected by a declared pest or disease covered?

No, plots or parts thereof affected by an officially declared pest or disease by the competent authority are excluded (art. 1.4.f).

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