Crop insurance appeal granted in part; yield loss primarily attributed to poor farming practices.
The appellant appealed a decision by Agricorp concerning the adjustment of his crop insurance claim for his 2004 soybean crop.
The appellant argued that his yield loss was due to ineffective herbicides and excessive rain, while Agricorp contended the loss resulted from poor farming practices, including inadequate weed control and fertilizer use.
The Tribunal found that the yield loss was primarily caused by poor farming practices, though insured perils contributed slightly.
Acknowledging an underwriting error by Agricorp and a previous settlement offer, the Tribunal ordered Agricorp to pay the appellant $14,636.50.
Grima v. Agricorp, 2005 ONAFRAAT 10
