EFITA
is a new European association for IT in agriculture founded in Wageningen
on Monday 17 June 1996. The founding General Assembly was an open meeting
and constituted the first Annual General Meeting. EFITA is founded by national
associations from 7 European countries: Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy,
Great Britain, Ireland and Denmark. EFITA is now seeking new national member
organisation. Individual memberships are also available. The first major
task for EFITA is to hold the European Conference for Information Technology
in Agriculture, Copenhagen,15-18 June 1997. EFITA was founded within the
framework of EUNITA: European Network for Information Technology in Agriculture.
EUNITA (AIR3-CT94-1654) is a Concerted Action funded by the specific programme
for Agriculture and Agro-Industry including Fisheries (AIR) adopted on
23 April 1990 as part of the European Community's Third Framework Programme.
For more information, see the EFITA homepage on the Internet ( http://www.efita.dk
).
Vision and Mission of EFITA:
EFITA is the co-ordinating body and catalyst of its National Member
Organisations (NMO). EFITA in the coming years will seek to achieve a high
reputation and visibility based on the strength of and the co-operation
with its National Member Organisations. It shall be at the leading edge
of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) developments and the
application of ICT in agriculture.
EFITA's mission is to facilitate the exchange of information and experience, the development of knowledge in the area of ICT in agriculture in order to enhance the competitiveness of Europe and to promote the awareness of ICT in agriculture. To accomplish these missions EFITA will: