Chile renews agricultural insurance for fruit fly outbreaks

fruit fly agricultural insurance Agroseguros Coquimbo crop protection

Chilean agricultural authorities have announced the renewal of a catastrophic collective insurance policy designed to protect farmers against fruit fly outbreaks. The policy, managed by Agroseguros, covers producers with up to 50 hectares of fruit and vegetable crops and carries no direct cost for the farmers.

During the 2025-2026 season, the insurance program paid out more than 600 million pesos to 398 affected farmers across the country. The Coquimbo region has been the most heavily impacted, accounting for 70% of the cases and receiving 532 million pesos in indemnities.

Undersecretary of Agriculture Francesco Venezian noted that the pest poses a significant threat to the national economy. The state provides subsidies for such insurance ranging from 45% to 65% to encourage participation and mitigate agricultural losses.

Entities

Agroseguros · Chilean Ministry of Agriculture · Coquimbo · Francesco Venezian

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The insurance covers producers with up to 50 hectares of fruit and vegetable crops. ovallehoy.cl · aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The catastrophic collective insurance for the fruit fly has been renewed for one more year. ovallehoy.cl · aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] State subsidies for insurance contracts fluctuate between 45% and 65%. aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] During the 2025-2026 season, more than 600 million pesos were paid to 398 farmers affected by fruit fly outbreaks. ovallehoy.cl · aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The insurance policy has no cost for the producers. ovallehoy.cl · aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The fruit fly pest is harmful to the national economy and can cause significant agricultural losses. ovallehoy.cl · aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The Coquimbo region accounts for 70% of the cases, with indemnities totaling 532 million pesos. ovallehoy.cl · aldiamaule.cauquenesnet.cl

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