Châtenay-Malabry (FR - 92290), 19 February 2018
EFITA newsletter / 814 - European Federation for Information Technology
in Agriculture, Food and the Environment
100 years ago: the first jazz concert in Europe by US soldiers (in
Nantes, France)
The orchestra of the 369th American Infantry regiment was credited
as playing "one of the first jazz concerts in France"
The city of Nantes has held a concert in honour of one of the first ever
jazz concerts in Europe, played by the 369th American Infantry regiment,
exactly 100 years ago.
A “concert of the century” was held at the Théâtre Graslin in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique,
Pays de la Loire) this week (Monday February 12) to celebrate the centenary,
following a ceremony in the event’s honour, and the unveiling of a commemorative
plaque.
Geneviève Darrieussecq, secretary of state to the minister for Armed Forces,
attended the “100 Years of Jazz” event, along with three granddaughters
of the leader of the regiment and the orchestra, Lieutenant James Reese
Europe, explains newspaper Le Monde.
See: https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Nantes-honours-first-ever-jazz-concert-100-years-on
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John Deere to celebrate 100 years of tractors in 2018
See: https://www.deere.com/en/our-company/news-and-announcements/news-releases/2017/agriculture/2017oct27-celebrate-100yrs-tractors/
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Guiding Hands (Superb!)
See : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Wpc9s35ZY
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Q&A: DowDuPont CTO Neal Gutterson Discusses Public Perception of Gene Editing and Digital Strategy After Granular Acquisition
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Obviously, Dupont’s acquisition of Granular made big waves in the agtech scene. What are you hearing from customers about their desires around digital services?
That’s a great question. Our customers, if you think about them broadly and globally, are in very different stages of digital adoption in different parts of the world. But I think the most fundamental issue is really simplifying their lives. If you look at the history of major products and technology changes over the last 20, 30 years, often it’s simplicity and convenience that drives most value. Granular offers farmers a way to better understand the total management system of their farm, using simple and convenient software products.
I think farmers are inundated with complexity today. We know that a typical farmer in North America has a series of 50 to 60 decisions they need to make in the growing season, and throughout the year as they plan for the next growing season. And each of those decisions has an impact on profitability, it may have an impact on the environment, and I think there’s a real desire for tools that help them better understand where real profitability comes from.
See: https://agfundernews.com/dowdupont-cto-neal-gutterson.html
The rise of the sensor by Willie Vogt
Sensor use has advanced in agriculture and even the simple ones can be valuable tools.
See: http://www.cornandsoybeandigest.com/technology/rise-sensor
Online course offers farm business-planning benefits by David Kohl
Lender perspective and diverse input some of biggest benefits of the program, according to participants.
See: http://www.cornandsoybeandigest.com/business/online-course-offers-farm-business-planning-benefits
Monsanto, Climate Corp 2018 R&D update
See : http://www.cornandsoybeandigest.com/technology/monsanto-climate-corp-2018-rd-update
Climate FieldView Platform Continues Commitment to Deliver Open, Digital Ag Ecosystem of Tools to Optimize Farm Management Decisions
See : http://www.cornandsoybeandigest.com/technology/monsanto-climate-corp-2018-rd-update/gallery?slide=10
Scout: The fully autonomous UAV by American Robotics
American Robotics, an industrial UAV developer specialising in agricultural automation, has presented its new flagship product called Scout. Scout is fully autonomous and that means it’s self-managing and self-charging.
See: http://www.futurefarming.com/Machinery/Articles/2017/12/Scout-The-fully-autonomous-UAV-by-American-Robotics-4284WP/
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Case IH expands AFS Connect data sharing options
Users of Case IH equipment, collecting data through the AFS Connect farm management system can now work with more US online service providers to exchange data.
See: http://www.futurefarming.com/Tools-data/Articles/2017/12/Case-IH-expands-AFS-Connect-data-sharing-options-4290WP/
AFS® - Advanced Farming Systems: Integrated Precision - ready for the future
Case IH Advanced Farming Systems (AFS™) have been at the forefront of precision farming for more than a decade, giving farmers the ability to control the entire crop production cycle. Case IH AFS™ tools include everything you need to achieve repeatable accuracy down to 2.5cm, reduce overlaps and cut input costs — and maximize your yield potential.
See: https://www.caseih.com/emea/en-gb/products/afs®-advanced-farming-systems
Trimble adds authorised resellers to its Vantage network
Precision agriculture specialist Trimble is expanding its global ‘Vantage network’ with 4 existing Trimble resellers.
See: http://www.futurefarming.com/Tools-data/Articles/2018/1/Trimble-adds-authorised-resellers-to-its-Vantage-network-4426WP/
How new software will help farmers tackle unprofitable fields
Farmers looking to take the next step, such as using drones to generate variable rate maps or identify high cost areas of fields, will find it easier with the launch of new software tools.
See: http://www.futurefarming.com/Tools-data/Articles/2018/1/How-new-software-will-help-farmers-tackle-unprofitable-fields-3886WP/
Grass rake control with Kverneland GeoSwath
Automatic implement operation and satellite-guided section control has reached the hay field with the introduction of GeoSwath for the GeoRake versions of the Kverneland 97150C and Vicon Andex 1505.
See: http://www.futurefarming.com/Machinery/Articles/2018/1/Video-Grass-rake-control-with-Kverneland-GeoSwath-4327WP/
Telefónica and FAO will promote digitalization initiatives to improve the agricultural sector and access to information in rural communities
The framework agreement reached between both organizations was signed today in Rome by José Graziano da Silva, General Director of the FAO, and Trinidad Jiménez, Global Director of Public Affairs Strategy of Telefónica.
The alliance, valid on a first phase until 2021, revolves around three initial lines of action: IoT solutions applied to the agricultural sector; Big Data and data analysis to create early prevention systems; and Digital Education and specific training.
See: https://www.telefonica.com/en/web/press-office/-/telefonica-and-fao-will-promote-digitalization-initiatives-to-improve-the-agricultural-sector-and-access-to-information-in-rural-communities
FAO and Telefónica to boost use of cutting-edge digital technologies to assist farmers in developing countries
Internet of Things and Big Data to improve access to information related to climate and water management in the Central American Dry Corridor
See: http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/1099923/icode/
10 Factors shaping rural America
CoBank research shows an improving outlook for the rural economy.
See: http://www.cornandsoybeandigest.com/enterprise-management/10-factors-shaping-rural-america
Better dialogue needed to help bridge divide with farming's critics (NZ)
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So, we will continue to milk the cows and grow the crops to feed the population until we can reach the level of self-righteousness that I recently read in an overseas forum.
Here, the writer said: "Hunters should be ashamed of themselves … they should get their meat from the supermarket where no animals were ever harmed".
This may be a long process.
Andrew McGivern is president of Waikato Federated Farmers.
See: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/100826778/better-dialogue-needed-to-help-bridge-divide-with-farmings-critics
How to Convince Someone When Facts Fail?
Why worldview threats undermine evidence?
See: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-convince-someone-when-facts-fail/
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My friend Cyndi thought you might enjoy this...
8:00 - I made a snowman.
8:10 - A feminist passed by and asked me why I didn’t make a snow woman.
8:15 - So, I made a snow woman.
8:17 - The nanny of the neighbors complained about the snow woman's voluptuous chest.
8:20 - The gay couple living nearby grumbled that it could have been two snowmen instead.
8:25 - The vegans at No. 12 complained about the carrot nose, as veggies are food and not to decorate snow figures with.
8:28 - I am being called a racist because the snow couple is white.
8:31 - The Muslim gent across the road wants the snow woman to wear a headscarf.
8:40 - Someone calls the cops who show up to see what’s going on.
8:42 I - am told that the broomstick of the snowman needs to be removed because it could be used as a deadly weapon. Things get worse after I mutter: "Yeah, if it's up your ass"
8:52 - My phone is seized and thoroughly checked while I am being blindfolded and flown to the police station in a helicopter.
9:00 - I'm on the news as a suspected terrorist bent on stirring up trouble during this difficult weather.
9:10 - I am asked if I have any accomplices.
9:29 - A little known jihadist group has claimed it was their plot.
Moral of this, stay home when it's this cold.
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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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