50-T farmers to benefit – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for FilipinosAt least 50,000 farmers and fishermen will benefit from the Capitol program to insure their crops and livestock. The program launched yesterday aims to give farmers and fishermen financial security during calamities. Farmers including 58-year-old Ricardo Parages of Minglanilla town, Cebu witnessed the launching of the continue reading : 50-T farmers to benefit

P12.01-M indemnities paid to 2,269 farmers in 2010INDEMNITIES paid to farmers through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has reached P12.01 million in 2010, an official of the government’s implementing agency on agricultural insurance program said. Nilo Pesquera, PCIC sales and marketing chief, said the P12.01 million paid to 2,269 farmers last year was the continue reading : P12.01-M indemnities paid to 2,269 farmers in 2010

Farmers, fishers to get PCIC insurance planIN RESPONSE to calls to address the effects of climate change, the Cebu Provincial Government enrolled farmers and fisherfolk in the province in an insurance program. In cooperation with the Capitol, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) developed a comprehensive package for farmers and fisherfolk who are the most continue reading : Farmers, fishers to get PCIC insurance plan

Crop insurance head inspects flood-ravaged areasTHE Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has started validating the crop damages claims in some farms in Leyte due to floods that hit the province last week. PCIC Regional Manager Crescencio Deligero personally inspected Monday the affected areas, especially the towns of Palo and Alang-Alang. Have something to report? Tell continue reading : Crop insurance head inspects flood-ravaged areas

Farmers urged to insure cropsTHE regional office of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) will embark on a massive education and information campaign this year to encourage more farmers to insure their crops. Cresencio Deligero, PCIC regional manager, said that there is a low number of farmers who have enlisted with their office despite farms continue reading : Farmers urged to insure crops

Towns benefit from government programsTHE 13 Iloilo towns surrounding the Jalaur river basin in the province of Iloilo will benefit with the convergence program of three government agencies. The agencies will ensure the rehabilitation of natural resources and ensure food security and livelihood in the towns to help alleviate rural poverty. Have something to report? continue reading : Towns benefit from government programs