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Agriland
6 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
Ground limestone usage down slightly in 2024
The use of ground limestone as a fertiliser declined in 2024 according to data from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The Annual Report 2024 just published by DAFM, shows that ground limestone usage was down 0.17% on the previous year (2023) to 1,017,256t. Meanwhile, sales of fertiliser in 2024 showed an 8.3% increase in overall fertiliser sales, compared to the same period of the previous year. Overall nutrient sales increased by 8.6%. There was a 10.6% and 7.4% increase in the sale of nitrogen (N) and potassium (K), while phosphorus (P) sales were down 6.6% on the previous year. The department's control programme for fertiliser and lime verifies that the products on the market are labelled correctly and meet minimum nutrient requirements. In 2024, a total of 281 samples were taken at manufacturers' premises (190 fertiliser samples and 91 lime samples). 456 individual analyses were performed for fertiliser and about 2% out-of-tolerance was recorded for these samples. All out of tolerance results were investigated by DAFM, and appropriate actions were taken by the companies involved according to the Annual Report 2024. 2023 (Oct 1, 2022 – Sept 30, 2023) and 2024 (Oct 1, 2023 – Sept 30, 2024) sales of fertiliser products, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium from manufacturers and blenders to Fertiliser Economic Operators (source: manufacturer and blenders quarterly voluntary returns). Table source: DAFM Annual Report 2024 The control programme did not find any non-compliances with urea products in 2024. The National Fertiliser Database (NFD) records fertiliser sales and transactions along the supply chain, from import into the state, to end use. According to DAFM, this end-to-end solution has been designed and implemented to: Provide data that can be used to improve fertiliser management; Help fertiliser users to quantify and reduce the amount of fertiliser used; Be scalable, robust and secure for a large and diverse userbase. NFD is for all professional users of fertiliser and lime, and a solution has been designed to cater for all stakeholders, according to the department. Simplicity of use has been a key driver in the design of NFD, this was achieved through consultation throughout its design with farmers, cooperatives, merchants, sporting organisations, landscapers and parks, importers, I.T providers, and manufacturers. NFD offers a dataset for future policy decisions and will help Ireland to reach environmental and water quality ambitions, the department has stated.
STV News
05-08-2025
- Business
- STV News
'Worrying trend' of people selling their identities, says fraud prevention body
Fraud prevention service Cifas has highlighted a 'worrying trend' of people selling their own identities – potentially leaving themselves liable for loans or credit taken out in their name by criminals. The service, whose members include banking, retail, insurance, and telecoms bodies, said that more than 118,000 cases where identity fraud was suspected were recorded between January and June 2025. It said the ongoing threat is being exacerbated by AI (artificial intelligence)-enabled synthetic identities and fabricated profiles that can bypass security checks. It highlighted concerns that people are sometimes selling their own identities, typically on the promise of attractive financial opportunities. But by giving criminals access to legitimate credentials, Cifas is warning that people risk having debts built up by others in their name. Releasing its latest Fraudscape report, Cifas said that criminals are using advanced AI to create fake identities, forge documents, and bypass verification systems with 'alarming accuracy'. It said identity fraud risks have spread across various sectors, including false applications and identity theft in motor insurance; mobile account takeovers; and gambling-related identity fraud including criminals misusing the identities of people who have died. There has also been an increase in cases involving employees committing fraud against employers, Cifas said, with organisations reporting that more employees were concealing their background information to secure roles. Secret 'polygamous working' – where people hold multiple jobs or roles without their employer's knowledge or consent – as well as using fraudulent reference houses to cover employment gaps – are also a persistent threat to employers, Cifas said. Its Fraudscape report showed that, in total, more than 217,000 fraud risk cases were recorded to the National Fraud Database (NFD) by Cifas members from January to June 2025. Mike Haley, CEO of Cifas, said: 'Fraud is a national emergency – and AI has supercharged the threat, making it more sophisticated and harder to detect. No sector, business, or individual is immune. 'Tackling this fast-changing danger requires urgent, co-ordinated action through cross-sector collaboration and the sharing of data and intelligence. Only by working together can we stay ahead of the criminals and keep organisations and people safe from harm.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
North Wales Chronicle
05-08-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
‘Worrying trend' of people selling their identities, says fraud prevention body
The service, whose members include banking, retail, insurance, and telecoms bodies, said that more than 118,000 cases where identity fraud was suspected were recorded between January and June 2025. It said the ongoing threat is being exacerbated by AI (artificial intelligence)-enabled synthetic identities and fabricated profiles that can bypass security checks. It highlighted concerns that people are sometimes selling their own identities, typically on the promise of attractive financial opportunities. But by giving criminals access to legitimate credentials, Cifas is warning that people risk having debts built up by others in their name. Releasing its latest Fraudscape report, Cifas said that criminals are using advanced AI to create fake identities, forge documents, and bypass verification systems with 'alarming accuracy'. It said identity fraud risks have spread across various sectors, including false applications and identity theft in motor insurance; mobile account takeovers; and gambling-related identity fraud including criminals misusing the identities of people who have died. There has also been an increase in cases involving employees committing fraud against employers, Cifas said, with organisations reporting that more employees were concealing their background information to secure roles. Secret 'polygamous working' – where people hold multiple jobs or roles without their employer's knowledge or consent – as well as using fraudulent reference houses to cover employment gaps – are also a persistent threat to employers, Cifas said. Its Fraudscape report showed that, in total, more than 217,000 fraud risk cases were recorded to the National Fraud Database (NFD) by Cifas members from January to June 2025. Mike Haley, CEO of Cifas, said: 'Fraud is a national emergency – and AI has supercharged the threat, making it more sophisticated and harder to detect. No sector, business, or individual is immune. 'Tackling this fast-changing danger requires urgent, co-ordinated action through cross-sector collaboration and the sharing of data and intelligence. Only by working together can we stay ahead of the criminals and keep organisations and people safe from harm.'
Powys County Times
05-08-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
‘Worrying trend' of people selling their identities, says fraud prevention body
Fraud prevention service Cifas has highlighted a 'worrying trend' of people selling their own identities – potentially leaving themselves liable for loans or credit taken out in their name by criminals. The service, whose members include banking, retail, insurance, and telecoms bodies, said that more than 118,000 cases where identity fraud was suspected were recorded between January and June 2025. It said the ongoing threat is being exacerbated by AI (artificial intelligence)-enabled synthetic identities and fabricated profiles that can bypass security checks. It highlighted concerns that people are sometimes selling their own identities, typically on the promise of attractive financial opportunities. But by giving criminals access to legitimate credentials, Cifas is warning that people risk having debts built up by others in their name. Releasing its latest Fraudscape report, Cifas said that criminals are using advanced AI to create fake identities, forge documents, and bypass verification systems with 'alarming accuracy'. It said identity fraud risks have spread across various sectors, including false applications and identity theft in motor insurance; mobile account takeovers; and gambling-related identity fraud including criminals misusing the identities of people who have died. There has also been an increase in cases involving employees committing fraud against employers, Cifas said, with organisations reporting that more employees were concealing their background information to secure roles. Secret 'polygamous working' – where people hold multiple jobs or roles without their employer's knowledge or consent – as well as using fraudulent reference houses to cover employment gaps – are also a persistent threat to employers, Cifas said. Its Fraudscape report showed that, in total, more than 217,000 fraud risk cases were recorded to the National Fraud Database (NFD) by Cifas members from January to June 2025. Mike Haley, CEO of Cifas, said: 'Fraud is a national emergency – and AI has supercharged the threat, making it more sophisticated and harder to detect. No sector, business, or individual is immune. 'Tackling this fast-changing danger requires urgent, co-ordinated action through cross-sector collaboration and the sharing of data and intelligence. Only by working together can we stay ahead of the criminals and keep organisations and people safe from harm.'
South Wales Guardian
04-08-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
‘Worrying trend' of people selling their identities, says fraud prevention body
The service, whose members include banking, retail, insurance, and telecoms bodies, said that more than 118,000 cases where identity fraud was suspected were recorded between January and June 2025. It said the ongoing threat is being exacerbated by AI (artificial intelligence)-enabled synthetic identities and fabricated profiles that can bypass security checks. It highlighted concerns that people are sometimes selling their own identities, typically on the promise of attractive financial opportunities. But by giving criminals access to legitimate credentials, Cifas is warning that people risk having debts built up by others in their name. Releasing its latest Fraudscape report, Cifas said that criminals are using advanced AI to create fake identities, forge documents, and bypass verification systems with 'alarming accuracy'. It said identity fraud risks have spread across various sectors, including false applications and identity theft in motor insurance; mobile account takeovers; and gambling-related identity fraud including criminals misusing the identities of people who have died. There has also been an increase in cases involving employees committing fraud against employers, Cifas said, with organisations reporting that more employees were concealing their background information to secure roles. Secret 'polygamous working' – where people hold multiple jobs or roles without their employer's knowledge or consent – as well as using fraudulent reference houses to cover employment gaps – are also a persistent threat to employers, Cifas said. Its Fraudscape report showed that, in total, more than 217,000 fraud risk cases were recorded to the National Fraud Database (NFD) by Cifas members from January to June 2025. Mike Haley, CEO of Cifas, said: 'Fraud is a national emergency – and AI has supercharged the threat, making it more sophisticated and harder to detect. No sector, business, or individual is immune. 'Tackling this fast-changing danger requires urgent, co-ordinated action through cross-sector collaboration and the sharing of data and intelligence. Only by working together can we stay ahead of the criminals and keep organisations and people safe from harm.'
