Frost produced in the last days of the past week have caused the Altiplano field losses of just over three million, according to the Ministry of Water, Agriculture and Environment.
The region consists of Jumilla and Yecla has been the second most affected in the region of Murcia, although much difference Cieza, which are estimated at over 37 million euros.
Nectarine and peach crops were most affected, with losses amounting to 1,485,000 and 1,145,790 euros respectively.
In the case of almonds, which bind the dry and irrigated, is estimated at 395,861 euros, while the value of the frozen artichokes rises to 10,572 euros, making a total of 3,307,223 euros.
They have been affected 1,116 hectares, of which 927 are almond, nectarine 100, 87 and 2 peach artichoke.
Both the Ministry and the Department of Agriculture of the City of Jumilla agree on how important it would be for the fruit include insurance coverage extratemprana fruit and spread the risk of frost and lack of fruit set, so this is considered optional and rates, exemptions, yields and prices of differential assurance suit.
In addition, it has requested that the risk of hail, frost and have exceptional free performance, according to the real production expectations.
It has been asked to establish a zoning based on risk areas and varietal groups, with a corresponding adjustment of rates, deductibles, and coverage rates.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla