Markets and Trade
AreaPhilippines
Commodity GroupGrains
CommodityMaize
Date01/02/2013
Policy CategoryProduction
Policy InstrumentFinance and credit facilities
DescriptionProvide insurance coverage for maize farmers through the Provincial Government of Northern Samar and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation. Under the programme 90 percent of the insurance premium will be covered by the provincial government and 10 percent will be paid by the farmer.