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Nov 19, 2024 | 
farminglife.com | Jason Rankin
Following an introduction by AgriSearch Chair Professor Gerry Boyle, proceedings started with a video featuring GrassCheck farmers highlighting the importance of good grassland management and the value of the GrassCheck programme. Sinclair Mayne discussed the evolution of GrassCheck from 1999 to 2016. Work done previously had highlighted the vast difference between what grass could be grown on farms and what was actually being utilised.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
farminglife.com | Jason Rankin
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA new AgriSearch funded PhD project is getting underway at Queen’s University and AFBI. “RumibaseNI” will develop a unified database of life cycle carbon inventory to encompass all AgriSearch ruminant farm platforms, as a foundation for a unified database to encompass all NI ruminant farms.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
farminglife.com | Jason Rankin
The conference will take place in the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown on Tuesday 12th November at 10.30am. The title of the conference is “Future-Proofing Our Pastures: 25 Years of GrassCheck and Beyond”. After a welcome and introduction by Professor Gerry Boyle (Chair, AgriSearch), the morning session will examine the evolution the GrassCheck programme over the last 25 years.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
farminglife.com | Jason Rankin
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA new AgriSearch funded PhD project is getting underway at Queen’s University and AFBI. “RumibaseNI” will develop a unified database of life cycle carbon inventory to encompass all AgriSearch ruminant farm platforms, as a foundation for a unified database to encompass all NI ruminant farms.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
propertycasualty360.com | Susannah Adler |Jason Rankin |Zap Consulting
PropertyCasualty360 (the "Sweepstakes") Official Terms and Conditions THE Sweepstakes. ALM Media, LLC ("ALM") will award 50 respondents ("Respondent" or "you") with one Amazon® gift card in the amount of US $10 (the "Prize"). The following terms and conditions shall apply to your participation in this Sweepstakes ("Terms and Conditions"). By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. ELIGIBILITY.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
farminglife.com | Jason Rankin
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAgriSearch have been concerned about the lack of recent sheep research being commissioned by DAERA at AFBI. The sheep sector is an important part of Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector and sheep farming is often the mainstay enterprise in less favoured areas. Sheep farming also has an important role in maintaining our upland areas and delivering a wide range of ecosystem services.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
farminglife.com | Jason Rankin
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAgriSearch have been concerned about the lack of recent sheep research being commissioned by DAERA at AFBI. The sheep sector is an important part of Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector and sheep farming is often the mainstay enterprise in less favoured areas. Sheep farming also has an important role in maintaining our upland areas and delivering a wide range of ecosystem services.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
propertycasualty360.com | Susannah Adler |Jason Rankin |Zap Consulting
In insurance, insights and signal are king — and the more you have, the better. Used in every aspect of the insurance business — from customer segmentation and personalization to fraud detection to risk assessment and underwriting — this advanced level of signal helps insurers unlock profitability and reduce losses. Since the early days of insurance, insurers have collected basic historical, behavioral and environmental data to help them make informed decisions.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
claimsjournal.com | Jason Rankin
In the complex and high-stakes world of large loss property damage claims, the importance of onsite inspections cannot be overstated. Although the rise of technology has introduced remote assessments as a convenient and cost-effective alternative, the benefits of physically being present at the damage site far outweigh the advantages offered by remote methods.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
claimsjournal.com | Jason Rankin
Hurricane-induced damage to properties is a significant concern for residential and commercial structures alike, particularly for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. HVAC systems are essential for maintaining indoor air quality and comfort, and their damage can lead to substantial financial and operational disruptions. For claims adjusters, understanding the complexities of HVAC damage and how to handle these claims efficiently is crucial.
