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OverviewLivestock and aquaculture insurance have received less attention than crop insurance in risk management strategies being considered in recent years. This publication is intended as a contribution to redressing this imbalance. It briefly introduces the role of insurance as a risk management mechanism in livestock and aquaculture enterprises. It aims at setting the scene, and explores with the reader some of the complexities involved in this financial mechanism for risk sharing. In doing so, it discusses the applicability of insurance to managing those risks that are beyond the immediate control of the farm manager and that result in animal and fish mortality Full Product DetailsAuthor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , Food and Agriculture OrganizationPublisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Imprint: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Edition: illustrated edition Volume: No. 164 ISBN: 9789251056752ISBN 10: 9251056757 Pages: 127 Publication Date: 30 March 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |