Châtenay-Malabry (FR - 92290), 21 December 2015


EFITA newsletter / 721 - European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and the Environment



Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2016!


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CAPIGI joins forces with Geospatial World Forum
24-26 May 2016 - ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands
The 6 th edition of CAPIGI will collaborate with the Geospatial World Forum (GWF) to jointly present and discuss the latest trends, innovations and issues in the application of spatial data in agriculture. The joint CAPIGI-GeoAgri conference will focus on The Next Level in Spatial Data, Smart Farming and New Business. It provides the 150 participants the opportunity to be part of the whole GWF, while still maintaining its particular focus on agriculture. CAPIGI will organize a three day track with the GWF, dedicated to agriculture on 24-26 May 2016 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

>>> CAPIGI
The Community on Agricultural Policy Implementation and Geo-Information (CAPIGI) is the perfect place for geo-information experts active in agriculture to meet their colleagues within this field; from government to industry to research. The diversity of participants allows CAPIGI to be unique among other conferences. Due to the variety of knowledge that comes together, new innovations, ideas and solutions for the agricultural sector are being created, which benefits all those involved. During the CAPIGI conference, emerging technologies get illustrated with practice experiences in agricultural policy implementation. Workshops, plenary sessions, keynote speakers, an exhibition and more support this concept.

>>> GeoAgri
The GeoAgri programme has been a part of the Geospatial World Forum for many years. It discusses the value of geospatial technology in enhanced decision making, effectively managing resources and assets, enhancing the efficiency of workflows, and improving the accessibility of information. It focuses on the use of geo-spatial data for improved and sustainable agriculture. The GeoAgri session in 2015 brought forward the latest innovations, technologies and tools within agriculture and tried bringing a new wave of farming.

Now, in collaboration with CAPIGI, forces are joined to strengthen both conferences and to add more value to the entire farming community, solution & technology providers, Researchers, Policy & advocacy levels and all other participants. With this mind set, the collaboration was brought to life. Participants gain access to a larger geospatial exhibition and great plenary conference sessions. This allows visitors to deepen their knowledge, connect to colleagues and broaden their professional network even more.

>>> The Next Level
Over many years of scientific advances and demonstrations, it now becomes evident that the use of spatial data has reached a next level. It becomes more and more user driven and less technology driven. This means businesses are using geospatial technologies and data to bring added value to farmers, traders, advisors, machine manufacturers, policy makers, control officers and other stakeholders. CAPIGI gives insight in how this next level affects the agricultural sector and its stakeholders.
See: http://www.geospatialworldforum.org/
Contact: Simone VERSLUIJS
E-mail: Simone.versluijs(a)aerovision.nl

Best galleries of 2015: New tractors, mobile apps for farming, tillage, land values, soil fertility and more
See: http://cornandsoybeandigest.com/equipment/best-galleries-2015-new-tractors-mobile-apps-farming-tillage-land-values-soil-fertility-an


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Groups to review Dow-DuPont move by Willie Vogt
Merger announced last week may be good news for investors, but is it good for the market? Farm groups and others weigh in on its potential impact.
See: http://farmindustrynews.com/crop-protection/groups-review-dow-dupont-move


Dupont + Dow Chemical?
See: http://www.wsj.com/articles/dupont-dow-chemical-agree-to-merge-1449834739


Crop protection merger mania?
See: http://farmindustrynews.com/blog/crop-protection-merger-mania

Nice pub
A little bit of happiness in another wise bleak world. If you don't enjoy this then check yourself out?

This Looks Like A Normal Grocery Store, But When The Lights Go Out? Awesome.

It took a team of cashiers, 13 different hidden cameras and a whole lot Christmas spirit to pull off this epic holiday surprise!

Edeka, Germany’s largest supermarket chain, decided to surprise its shoppers with a seasonal treat. In an attempt to liven up the otherwise boring chore of grocery shopping,

These cashiers opted to delight their patient shoppers with a choreographed orchestra that beeped the holiday classic, “Jingle Bells.”

See: https://www.youtube.com/embed/H965m0Hkk5M#t=14


Archer Fish Water Pistol - Weird Nature - BBC
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4G_MeUUZlI

'How much do you charge?'

'Eighty dollars per visit,' replied the doctor.

'I'll sleep on it,' I said.

Six months later the doctor met me on the street. 'Why didn't you come to see me about those fears you were having?' he asked.

'Well, Eighty bucks a visit three times a week for a year is an awful lot of money! A bartender cured me for $10. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickup!'

'Is that so!' With a bit of an attitude he said, 'and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you?'

'He told me to cut the legs off the bed! Ain't nobody under there now!'

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Jokes, Quotes and Anecdotes... an Anatomy of Wit
Mick Harkin, ex Secretary of EFITA, who has kept us amused with his Friday Jokes over the years, has published a book on Amazon entitled "Jokes, Quotes and Anecdotes... an Anatomy of Wit".
See: http://www.jokesquotesandanecdotes.com
Contact: Mick HARKIN
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