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标题：Managing Risk in Livestock Farming: The Role of Insurance Companies
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作者：Sanam Jokhio ; Muhammad Moinuddin Qazi Abro ; Lamya Alaali 等
期刊名称：International Journal of Financial Research
印刷版ISSN：1923-4023
电子版ISSN：1923-4031
出版年度：2016
卷号：7
期号：2
页码：p64
DOI：10.5430/ijfr.v7n2p64
语种：English
出版社：Sciedu Press
摘要：This research analyses the risk associated with livestock farming in relation to the utilization of insurance policies and as a risk management mechanism. Ninety percent of the farmers in this study were unaware of the existence of insurance plans; the need for risk protection among vulnerable, low-income and poor farmers is crucial, especially for those who depend on livestock for their livelihood. Data was collected from insurance companies regarding their different plans for protecting farmers and commercial livestock farmers. Not only livestock farmers face risks, but insurance companies as well. Educating farmers about how to manage the risks associated with livestock business is absolutely necessary. In addition, farmers need social protection and interventions from public, private, or charitable organizations.
其他摘要：This research analyses the risk associated with livestock farming in relation to the utilization of insurance policies and as a risk management mechanism. Ninety percent of the farmers in this study were unaware of the existence of insurance plans; the need for risk protection among vulnerable, low-income and poor farmers is crucial, especially for those who depend on livestock for their livelihood. Data was collected from insurance companies regarding their different plans for protecting farmers and commercial livestock farmers. Not only livestock farmers face risks, but insurance companies as well. Educating farmers about how to manage the risks associated with livestock business is absolutely necessary. In addition, farmers need social protection and interventions from public, private, or charitable organizations.