1. Palacio de Congresos, Madrid 12th-14th Nov 2007 – Geomatics in support of the CAP 1 Closing remarks Jacques DELINCE Agriculture Unit, JRC Ispra

2. Palacio de Congresos, Madrid 12th-14th Nov 2007 – Geomatics in support of the CAP 2 Technology for controls CwRS remains a priority for the Commission Top priority - area checks Decreased priority - crop identification (replaced by cross compliance?) New sensors - starting to emerge Validation need - to be operational Method development - better described, better informed New contracting agreements Certification of equipment and field procedures initiated by JRC

3. Palacio de Congresos, Madrid 12th-14th Nov 2007 – Geomatics in support of the CAP 3 Image allocation 2008 budget - will impose restrictions vs request 2nd yr that this has happened Allocation criteria and planning calendar will be reviewed (for next year) JRC will help optimise MS plans and inform DG AGRI of recommendations Parameters for assessing this are sensitive

4. Palacio de Congresos, Madrid 12th-14th Nov 2007 – Geomatics in support of the CAP 4 Data sharing Spain has demonstrated close collaboration with other bodies: FEGA/MAPA/IGN/DGC We can still learn - USDA services, establishment of interdepartmental agreements (PL, moving forward) Sharing with all stakeholders - inc. farmers - should underpin Farm Advisory Services Future: EU initiatives (GMES, CID image server) promise to improve availability of satellite data

5. Palacio de Congresos, Madrid 12th-14th Nov 2007 – Geomatics in support of the CAP 5 Inspire Examples of adoption of formal approaches for SDI development prominent Some MS already active at national level of implementation (positive!) Core model for agriculture policy domain and the LPIS “low hanging fruit” - easily within reach How should we organise ourselves to progress? –LPIS update can be opportunity for this action –Road-map proposal to be circulated to SDIC (others in cc) for comment and reaction

6. Palacio de Congresos, Madrid 12th-14th Nov 2007 – Geomatics in support of the CAP 6 Congratulations and thanks To our Spanish partner! Mars PAC team - especially Hervé Kerdiles - for helping with the organisation and programme Our industry partners The interpreters!