To recognize the unique risks associated with irrigated crop production, SCIC is continuing the Enhanced Irrigation Pilot. The pilot allows irrigated producers to further tailor their insurance by allowing a separate production guarantee for irrigated and dryland acres of the same crop. Coverage is calculated in the same manner as the comprehensive option; however, a claim on irrigated acres of a crop is calculated separately from a claim on the dryland acres of the same crop. This allows a customer to be protected against losses on one land use without being impacted by the production of the same crop on the other land use.
Under the terms of the Growing Forward Agreement, this option requires the customer to pay 66.7 per cent of the premium. In 2010, customers will only pay 40 per cent of the premium. As part of the ongoing commitment to irrigation development, the provincial government will contribute the additional premium required to reduce the customer premium share to 40 per cent, as in other program options.
If you opted for the Enhanced Irrigation Pilot in 2009, your endorsement package will provide you with individual coverage and premium details. Customers selecting this option for the first time must indicate this selection on their endorsement. Customers are required to store irrigated and dryland production separately in order to be eligible for separate dryland and irrigated coverage. Please contact your customer service office for customer specific details.
