Terms and Conditions - Coriander

This program was developed as a result of co-operative efforts between the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC), the Herb and Spice Association, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and individual coriander producers.

These terms and conditions set out special conditions of coriander insurance to help you understand the coverage provided. Unless otherwise described below, all other aspects of the multi-peril Crop Insurance program also apply. Please refer to your endorsement, coverage detail and statement of insurance forms for specific premium and production guarantee information.

Insurance Features

• Insurance is available for large seed coriander in all parts of the province.
• Insurance for small seed coriander is only available in designated areas of the province. Maps indicating insurable townships are available at all SCIC customer service offices.
• Coverage of 50, 60 or 70 per cent is available.
• Production guarantees are based on a combination of individual yield records and/or area average yields.
• Insurance coverage is for yield loss only and no coverage is provided for quality loss.
• Individual Premium is calculated for each producer.
• An establishment benefit may be paid for coriander crops which fail to adequately establish, or which suffer damage before June 20. A minimum of 10 acres or 10 per cent of the total acres seeded must have failed to establish to be eligible.
• If insured acres will not be harvested, SCIC will designate a check-strip to be harvested by the producer to determine a yield.

Agronomic Practices

Producers are advised to consult the Herb and Spice Production Manual, and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Herbs and Spices webpage for detailed agronomic practices, including weed control, seed rate, crop rotations and other agronomic considerations.

Failure to follow recommended practices will result in the reduction or denial of any claim, should a loss occur. Producers are advised of the following specific consideration:

• Coriander should not be seeded more than once in four years on the same land. Losses due to disease will be reduced or denied where shorter rotations are used.

SCIC is committed to developing a financially sound insurance package to meet the needs of coriander producers. Producer input and co-operation is essential to the growth of this insurance program. SCIC encourages all coriander producers to discuss their needs and concerns with the Corporation.