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Potato Insurance (Table and Processing)
Crop insurance for potato growers
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Manitoba producers who grow a minimum of 5 acres of processing or table potatoes.
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Overview
Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) supports insured potato growers in Manitoba with financial assistance for significant production shortfalls, using a premium shared by producers, Canada, and Manitoba. Coverage applies to table and processing potatoes, including irrigated or dryland processing crops, with separate treatment for the two types.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manitoba producers who grow a minimum of 5 acres of processing or table potatoes.
Who is not eligible
- Potato insureds who have had a prior occurrence of Bacterial Ring Rot, unless they fully comply with a clean up order issued in accordance with the Bacterial Ring Rot in Potatoes Regulation under the Plant Pest and Diseases Act of Manitoba.
How to apply
- Request an Agri-protection policy if you do not already have one.
- Make your proposal in person at a MASC service centre.
Processing and Agreement
- Producers who believe their production is below coverage should contact MASC.
- Table and seed potato producers are required to retain representative samples of the potatoes as they are being harvested.
- Annual production is determined from the amount of marketable potatoes declared on the Harvested Production Report and verified through sales receipts, field appraisal, or production measurement.
- If a claim is made, MASC determines the amount of production, and processing potato claims are finalized to net sales.
- Random inspections are carried out each year to assess irrigation equipment, water supply, the irrigation log, the irrigation license, and crop conditions.
Additional information
- MASC Hail Insurance is available for potatoes.
- Surplus production left in the field can be appraised and used in future coverage calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) Program
What is the Potato Insurance (Table and Processing)?
Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) supports insured potato growers in Manitoba with financial assistance for significant production shortfalls, using a premium shared by producers, Canada, and Manitoba. Coverage applies to table and processing potatoes, including irrigated or dryland processing crops, with separate treatment for the two types.
Who is eligible for the Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) program?
To be eligible for the Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) program, you must:
Producers must grow at least 5 acres of processing or table potatoes in Manitoba.
If processing and table potatoes are selected, all acreage in both crop types must be insured.
Irrigated potato fields must have working irrigation equipment, an adequate water supply, and a water log.
Who can I contact for more information about the Potato Insurance (Table and Processing)?
You can contact Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
Where is the Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) available?
The Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Potato Insurance (Table and Processing)?
Potato Insurance (Table and Processing) is funded by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)