Insuring Water Supply in Irrigated Agriculture: A Proposal for Hydrological Drought Index-Based Insurance in Spain

Insuring Water Supply in Irrigated Agriculture: A Proposal for Hydrological Drought Index-Based Insurance in Spain

In Mediterranean-climate regions, irrigated agriculture is especially vulnerable to the risk of hydrological drought and irrigators are particularly concerned about its negative effects. During a hydrological drought episode, irrigators receive insufficient water to meet their crops’ water...

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Main Authors: M. Dolores Guerrero-Baena, José A. Gómez-Limón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
drought risk
water supply risk
irrigation insurance
water use
Spain
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/4/686

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