What is the primary purpose of the MPCI policy?

The primary purpose of the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) policy is to safeguard against crop yield losses. This type of insurance is designed to mitigate the risks that farmers face due to various perils, including but not limited to drought, hail, disease, and other natural disasters that can severely impact agricultural production. When crop yields are diminished due to these insurable risks, the MPCI policy provides financial compensation to farmers, helping them to recover and maintain their farming operations.

While some options touch upon related concepts, they do not encompass the core objective of the MPCI policy as comprehensively. Income protection for farmers and loss of revenue can be outcomes of the yield loss that the MPCI policy addresses, but the fundamental aim is to ensure that farmers are protected from the adverse effects of reduced crop yields. Similarly, flood damage is an insurable peril under specific circumstances within an MPCI policy, but it is not the sole or primary focus of the program.