The paper deals with index-based crop insurance as a tool for managing flood and drought risks in agriculture.We introduce a novel model for determining premium Heartrate Kit rates in index-based crop insurance which combines the loss cost method and the average yield method.The proposed model was applied to data related to the production of select
The paper details the optimum choice of the front suspension of an automobile.The influence of suspension on the steering geometry is studied by considering the various combinations of joints at the four-bar mechanism of the front suspension.The purpose of the suspension is to make the job easier for the tires and give a predictable behavior so tha
Oomycete and fungal pathogens, mainly Phytophthora and Fusarium species, are notorious causal agents of huge economic losses and environmental damages.For instance, Phytophthora ramorum, Phytophthora cryptogea, Phytophthora plurivora and Fusarium solani cause significant losses in nurseries and in forest ecosystems.Chemical treatments, while harmfu
Spa It is a great pleasure to dedicate this article to Professor J.A.L.Taljaard in celebration of his 60th birthday.I was privileged, throughout my years of study, not only to benefit from his teachings but to receive valuable stimulation and constant encouragement to an extent which was far greater than any student has the right to expect.In addit