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

In 3 key points

1. I
   Covered crops: almond, pistachio, walnut, hazelnut, carob and pecan (art. 1.1) (art. 1.1)
2. II
   Exclusion of almonds: 1, 2 and 3 years in dry conditions; 1 and 2 years in irrigated conditions (art. 1.4.e) (art. 1.4.e)
3. III
   Requirement: to insure irrigation installations, production and planting must be jointly insured (art. 1.3) (art. 1.3)

How it affects those involved

For nut farmers, the regulation defines which orchards and irrigation systems (headgates and networks) are covered, requiring joint insurance for production and planting to secure installations (art. 1.3). Almond producers must be particularly cautious, as orchards of 1, 2 and 3-year-old trees in dry conditions, and 1 and 2-year-old trees in irrigated conditions, are excluded from coverage (art. 1.4.e). 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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