GeoFARMatics 2010
24 November (2 pm) - 26 November ( 2 pm)

Information exchange in agricultural production has become a crucial factor for socio-economic and environmental objectives. Recent developments in the field of geo-technology have boosted this topic. Many efforts have already been made, but still there are huge challenges. Join GeoFARMatics, held from 24-26 November 2010 in Kšln, Germany, the event for Geo-Information and Information Management for Future Farms, Agri-Food business and Administration and meet the challenge.

Why should you attend GeoFARMatics 2010?

* To share knowledge between industry (agricultural software companies, machine manufactures, system developers), science (researchers, students) and governments (advisors, policy makers, administrators) to learn from each other;

* To discuss the impact of geo-information in implementing agricultural policy and discover how to stimulate information exchanges in agriculture;

* To exchange experiences with procedures, methods, tools, standards to support information exchange between software products, platforms and other devices (machinery, office-PC, internet, etc.);

* And to give your voice in the ÒCologne-declaration on Information Exchange and ICT in European AgricultureÓ.

If you think your opinion matters, join in and discuss with leading experts in the fields of subject. DonÕt hesitate, as the entrance fee is low and the gains are high! Sign in today through www.geoFARMatics.org. Names of GeoFARMaticsÕ keynote speakers are to be confirmed soon, so keep an eye on our website. As a subscriber you will receive the yellow paper of the ÒCologne-declaration on ICT in the European AgricultureÓ on beforehand. Every participant will get the chance to respond during the declaration session and contribute to the resulting final version.

GeoFARMatics is a key, three-day conference focusing on the use of geo-information to support agriculture and the related value added chain of production. Alongside GeoFARMatics there is an associated international exhibition from system and component manufacturers of software and hardware, logistics and service companies. With its focus on trends in ICT technology and applications GeoFARMatics addresses the technology advances in agriculture, and the challenges and opportunities, which face service providers in applying solutions to agribusinesses.

GeoFARMatics provides an appealing program, varying from traditional elements like keynotes, from prominent and internationally renowned speakers in the fields of EU-policy, machine manufacturers & geo-information, to innovative elements like a ÔPecha KuchaÕ presentation series. Separate paper sessions, workshops and poster sessions address more specific topics, alternated with exhibition- and demonstration breaks, an icebreaker and a networking dinner.

The scientific topics that will be addressed are: Farm Management Information Systems; Designing international standards for information exchange in agribusiness; Standardisation and Interoperability; Providing standards through Web Services; Trends in Geo Information for farmers and administration; Trends for ICT in agribusiness; Emerging technologies in Ag-Software; Emerging technologies in on-farm geo-information applications & software.

GeoFARMatics is organised by The EU-funded projects FutureFarm (www.futurefarm.eu) and agriXchange (www.agrixchange.eu) as well as the CAPIGI-network (www.capigi.eu). For further information on the subjects of discussion, the venue and your conference subscription please visit www.geoFARMatics2010.org and do it today, as the number of participants is limited to keep the discussion vibrant.

See: http://www.geofarmatics2010.org/

Contact: Guy WAKSMAN
E-mail: waksman(a)acta.asso.fr