The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Tiruchi News : 50 per cent subsidy for crop insurance

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50 per cent subsidy for crop insurance

Special Correspondent

TIRUCHI: About 557 acres of banana, 476 acres of tapioca and 3,108 acres of onion crops in Tiruchi district would be brought under the crop insurance scheme implemented with 50 per cent government subsidy, according to Deputy Director of Horticulture S.Robert Vincent.

Banana-growers in Musiri, Andhanallur, Lalgudi, Tiruverambur and Manachanallur taluks, tapioca growers in Thuraiyur and Uppilliyapuram taluks and onion-growers in Manachanallur, Thuraiyur, Uppilliyapuram, Thottiyam and Pullampadi taluks can avail of the scheme.

In a press release, Mr.Vincent said that farmers who had obtained crop loans from banks would be eligible for a subsidy of 50 per cent on the premium for the insurance cover and those who have not taken loans would be eligible for 55 per cent. Farmers could obtain information about the scheme from horticulture officers.

He disclosed that about 428 hectares would be covered under vegetable crops under the Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme in the district. Under the scheme, farmers would be provided quality seeds at 50 per cent subsidy. The seeds were being distributed through the assistant directors of horticulture and horticulture field officers.

Mr.Vincent also stated that quality seedlings and saplings of various horticulture crops were available at the Horticulture Farm functioning at Mudalaipatti on the Tiruchi-Thogamalai Road.

Farmers and public could purchase seedlings of sapotta, tamarind, amla, lemon, guava, teak, bamboo, jack fruit, curry leaf, eucalyptus, jasmine and other decorative plants.

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