Paris, 30 August 2004


EFITA newsletter / 173 / European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and the Environment


Geotraceability
5 October 2004 - Auch (France)
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VIAS conference “Any time, any place, any where” ; the application of mobile computing in agriculture
15 November - Wageningen
See: http://www.vias.nl/ (in Dutch).
Contact: Jan-Erik WIEN
E-mail : jan-erik.wien(a)wisl.nl


IOBC - International Organisation for Biological and Integrated Control of Noxious Animals and Plants - 50 th anniversary
17-21 September 2005 - Dijon - France
See: http://www.iobc-wprs.org/news/index.html


New master course, in Italian "Commercio Equo E Solidale, Gestione E Certificazione Etica E Biologica Dei Sistemi Agro-Alimentari”
(Fair trade, organic and ethical certification and management of the agri-food system)
A section of the Master relates to ICT applications for the fair trade supply chain management (agricultural products traceability included) and the other issues included in the Master title; we are especially interested on their applications in developing countries.
We are looking for information on available software, or software development in progress, related to these subjects, and on the results of their applications.
See: http://www.stpa.unibo.it/masterequo (in Italian)
Contact: Cesare ZANASI
E-mail: cesarez(a)stpa.unibo.it


Best photos on the web (most of them from Mick…)
See: http://www.acta-informatique.fr?d=5592


DLG Prize
Voir : http://www.dlg.org/en/dlgprize/index.html
Contact: Johannes Ritz
E-mail: j.ritz(a)dlg-frankfurt.de


The French catalogue of software programmes for cattle growers
See: http://www.inst-elevage.asso.fr/html1/rubriqueclub.php3?id_rubrique=154


Leader+
Leader+ is one of four initiatives financed by EU structural funds and is designed to help rural actors consider the long-term potential of their local region. Encouraging the implementation of integrated, high-quality and original strategies for sustainable development, it has a strong focus on partnership and networks of exchange of experience. A total of € 5 046.5 million for the period 2000-2006 will be spent, of which € 2 105.1 million is funded by the EAGGF Guidance section and the remainder by public and private contributions.
See: http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/rur/leaderplus/index_en.htm


Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center (OPGC)
The goal of the OPGC is to conserve, assess and distribute herbaceous ornamental plant germplasm and to develop new techniques for conserving seed and clonally propagated germplasm.
See: http://www.opgc.osu.edu/


CABI Animal Health and Production Compendium 2004 Edition
See: http://www.cabicompendium/ahpc/


Global Crop Diversity Trust
See: http://www.startwithaseed.org


Our pilots
After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight that need repair or correction. The mechanics read and correct the problem, and then respond in writing on the lower half of the form what remedial action was taken, and the pilot reviews the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humor!

Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems as submitted by Qantas pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance engineers (By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never had an accident).

(P = The problem logged by the pilot.)
(S = The solution and action taken by the engineers.)

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud. (Distance Measuring equipment)
S: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what they're there for.

P: IFF inoperative.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.


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