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From the July 6, 2009 Issue of Agri-News | |
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"For the first time AFSC is introducing average area yields to expedite pre-harvest claims in the most severely affected areas," said George Groeneveld, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. "This gives producers the option of having their crops released over the phone without an inspection."
Payments will be made to producers once AFSC has confirmed the crop has been put to an alternate use. Producers must contact AFSC before putting their crop to an alternate use, such as grazing, silaging or spraying out the crop to conserve moisture and fertilizer reserves.
"The Alberta government recognizes the challenges producers are facing, that's why we have highly responsive, effective and flexible crop insurance protection in this province," said Groeneveld. "We've learned from the 2002 drought and as a result are implementing these proactive procedures which reflect the full spectrum of producer needs."
AFSC's business risk management programs (BRM) are reviewed on an on-going basis to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the agriculture industry. In addition to these programs, producers can also access other provincial programs such as agricultural loans and water management programs that contribute to industry's long-term sustainability.
For more information on AFSC's insurance programs visit www.afsc.ca or call 1-888-786-7475.
Contact:
Lorelei Hulston
Insurance manager, AFSC
403-782-8405
lorelei.hulston@afsc.ca
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This information published to the web on June 30, 2009.
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