On the relationships among durum wheat yields and weather conditions: evidence from Apulia region, Southern Italy

The weather index-based insurances may help farmers to cope with climate risks overcoming the most common issues of traditional insurances. However, present limit basis risk: a significant yield loss occur although index does not trigger indemnification, or compensation be granted even if there has been loss. Our investigation, conducted on Apulia region (Southern Italy), aimed at deepening knowledge linkages between durum wheat yields and events, i.e., working principles insurances, occurring in susceptible phenological phases. We found several connections among highlight need collect more refined data catch further relationships. conclude opening reflection how stakeholders make use publicly available design effective crop