This study used structured questionnaire to randomly collect data from livestock farmers insured under the NAIC scheme and their counterparts not in Kwara State. The comparatively examined socio-economic characteristics production efficiencies using Stochastic Frontier Analysis t-test. Results showed that enough youths participate area it is a male dominated activity. A lot of non-beneficiaries...

BACKGROUND In France, two studies analysed multiple sclerosis prevalence nationwide: one was carried out in farmers, and the other one in employees. A south-north gradient of prevalence was found solely in farmers. OBJECTIVE In order to better describe the latitude gradient in France, which is not uniform depending on the studied population, we assessed whether a gradient exists in another po...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE As landowners occupied with agricultural production comprise a sizeable part of the populations in mid- and western European countries, it seemed reasonable to assess the organization of health care systems concerning farmers and their families in Poland and Germany. Both countries have similar geographical conditions and rural environments. It so happens that in Pola...

This paper discusses a methodology to model precipitation indices and premium prices for index-based drought insurance for smallholders. Spatial basis risk, which is borne by the insured, is a problem, especially in variable topography. Also, site-specific drought risk needs to be estimated accurately in order to offer effective insurance cover and ensure financial sustainability of the insuran...

INTRODUCTION The older population in most developing countries are uninsured and lack access to health services. This study assessed the extent to which a multi-strategy health insurance education intervention would increase the number of insured among the older population in rural Kenya. METHODS The quasi-experimental study prospectively followed 1,104 unpaired older persons (60 years or mor...

We consider a capital-constrained contract-farming supply chain with risk-averse farmer and risk-neutral agro-dealer, where the faces some yield uncertainty that can be covered by insurance. Using Stackelberg model, we derive optimal strategies on insured level, production wholesale price. The result shows farmers low risk aversion tend not to insured, while those high insure. Further analysis ...

This study examined the performance of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme in India. To evaluate comparison with previous schemes India, data on area insured, gross premium paid, number farmers benefitted and claims paid during 2016-2021 were collected. The employs descriptive statistics compound annual growth rates to compare performances various schemes. determinant...

ABSTRACT-The agricultural sector encompasses activities that are exposed to diverse risks. Risks in the agricultural sector are unavoidable but manageable. Crop insurance is a management tool in the agricultural sector. Crop insurance is a strategy to cope with the production risks of the agricultural sector and to secure farmers’ income in the future. Mango is a major horticul...