Weather Index Insurance [WII]

A seasonal cover for loss or damage to growing crops directly caused by deficit or excesses in weather conditions such as temperature, sunlight, wind speed or rainfall.

Features:

It can only be for a particular crop within a defined area of homogeneous weather patterns. Payout based on actual weather measurement at the reference weather station or satellite in relation to effects at any stage of a crop growth cycle.

Benefits:

Cover for many farmers at once, assured stability, affordable, easy claim process, improved financial management and peace in knowing there is a safety net for unexpected loss and associated costs.