Paris, 5 March 2007
EFITA newsletter / 299 / European Federation for Information
Technology in Agriculture, Food and the Environment
Conference on Bridging the Broadband Gap: Benefits of broadband for rural
areas and less developed regions
2 March 2007
14 - 15 - May 2007 - BRUSSELS
In parallel to the conference the EC is inviting up to 40 projects to be present
at the Exhibition Area of the event to share their experiences with other conference
participants, and therefore, it is inviting applications from public authorities
that have undertaken projects to support rural and regional development through
the opportunities provided by the use of broadband. Proposals should demonstrate
how the projects are succeeding in bridging the broadband gap. Up to 40 projects
will be selected from the applications as good practice, and travel and subsistence
costs for 2 persons by project will be covered by the EC.
In addition, the three projects with the highest accumulated score (from votes
from participants in the event and from an evaluation committee) will be announced
at the conference as the BEST EUROPEAN BROADBAND PROJECTS FOR 2007.
The projects have to be submitted by the 2nd of March 2007 using the on-line
form available on the web site of the conference following the steps indicated
here.
See: http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/events/broadband_gap_2007/exhibition/call/index_en.htm
Contact: Ester TORRES
E-mail: ester.torres(a)erisa.be
Salon international de l’agriculture (SIA)
3 - 11 March 2007 - PARIS
Voir : http://www.salon-agriculture.com/index.php?id=2053&L=3
Salon international du machinisme agricole (SIMA)
4 - 8 March - PARIS
Voir : http://en.simaonline.com/ExposiumCms/do/admin/visu?reqCode=showPage&siteId=32050&pageId=52079&nompage=why_to_exhibit_
Next AgriMMedia seminar (organised within the EU AgroTour.net project): Marketing
and sale via Internet of services and products proposed by farmers
7 March – PARIS – during the Paris Show of Agriculture – an exceptional event
See: http://www.acta-informatique.fr/?d=6671
Conference on Agricultural Policy Implementation and Geo Information 2007
(CAPIGI’07)
24 – 25 April 2007 – World Trade Centre ROTTERDAM - The Netherlands
The Conference on Agricultural Policy Implementation and Geo Information 2007
(CAPIGI’07) will be held on 24 and 25 April 2007 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
This is the second time this European conference is organized. The conference
addresses the use of geo-information in agriculture and agricultural policy.
We expect over 100 participants from all European states. CAPIGI’07 provides
you with a rapid update of state-of-the-art GeoICT in agricultural applications.
This year the conference focuses on the Farmer Perspective.
See: http://www.capigi.wur.nl/
If you want to make a contribution, please contact us at capigi(a)portolis.nl
Focus on potatoes at agriChina: from seed to consumer: China – the world’s
largest potato producer - 70 million tonnes per year
26 – 28 April - BEIJING
A unique focus on potatoes will be premiered at agriChina 2007, the international
agricultural exhibition and technology forum from April 26 – 28 in Beijing.
This “Potato Special” features comprehensive information about modern potato
production in China with exhibitors presenting innovative products covering
seed, planting, harvesting, transport, storage and processing. Also taking place:
expert presentations and discussions on current developments in the international
potato industry.
See: http://www.dlg.org/en/press/press_office.html?struts=publicArtikelDetail.do&artikelId=1048&spracheId=2&kategorieId=1&bereich=News
Contact: M. CONLONG
E-mail: m.conlong(a)dlg.org
Celebration
A couple were sitting up waiting for their 16 year old son to come home
from a social engagement when the boy ran into the house with a big smile on
his face
Hi, Mum! Hi, Dad! he said breathlessly. "Guess what! I've just had sex
for the first time... and it was wonderful!"
His mother turned red and said to her husband, "He's your son. You talk
to him". Then she left the room.
The father said "Son, that's great. Now you've become a man and I'm proud
of you. I'm going to celebrate the occasion by buying you that ten-speed bike
you've been asking for. I hope you don't mind waiting until payday for me to
get it".
"That's OK, Dad", said the boy."I couldn't ride it right now
anyway, my a _ _ e is too sore".
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