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EU CAP Network conference on water resilience
From 19 to 21 May 2026, the EU CAP Network conference ‘Water resilience in agriculture: innovation in practice’ showcased practical solutions to strengthen water resilience in EU agriculture and forestry. Through real-life cases, workshops, field visits and an innovation market, the event created space to discuss innovative project results and encourage further networking among participants. Relive the best moments of the conference and watch testimonials from participants in the conference aftermovie.
Latest News
Understanding CAP internal coherence
Franz Sinabell, senior economist at the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO), explains the evaluation of coherence in the context of Specific Objective 3 (SO3) of the CAP.
- Evaluation
From policy to market – New guidelines to assess farmers’ position in the food chain
New guidance for Managing Authorities and evaluators in assessing how the CAP Strategic Plan contributes to improving farmers' position in the agri-food value chain.
- Evaluation
Preparing a new CAP based on evidence: lessons learned from the Good Practice Workshop in Helsinki
About 80 participants from 26 Member States gathered in Finland to share their experiences using evaluations to improve the implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans and to prepare the future CAP.
- Evaluation
Supporting CAP evaluation: introducing the National CAP Network’s evaluation learning portal
National Networks can engage in CAP Strategic Plans monitoring and evaluation processes, particularly in facilitating stakeholder engagement and supporting data flows.
- Evaluation
Upcoming Events
Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
HY4RES Webinar Series: Unlocking the potential of renewables in Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Latest publications
The 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan of Cyprus, AKIS assessment
This report assesses the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) strategic approach supporting Cyprus’s 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan. It notes that several AKIS-related interventions had not yet been activated, and highlights priorities to strengthen advice, training and research–practice links.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Evaluation of the Dutch SABE scheme
This evaluation report assesses the effectiveness and financial efficiency of the SABE (agricultural business advice education subsidy module) Scheme in the Netherlands. The scheme aims to ensure that existing knowledge about sustainable farming is more effectively passed on to farmers, enabling them to implement sustainable farm adjustments.
- Evaluation
2024 Annual Evaluation Report of Puglia (2014-2022 RDP)
This annual evaluation report reviews implementation and performance of the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP) in the Italian region of Puglia, analysing evidence up to 31 December 2023, with a focus on farm investments, Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) interventions and LEADER delivery.
- Evaluation
Support to
CAP Implementation
As an integral part of the EU CAP Network, the CAP Implementation Contact Point supports and coordinates networking activities relating to the design and implementation of the CAP’s strategic plans.
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Innovation & knowledge exchange | EIP-AGRI
'Innovation & knowledge exchange | EIP-AGRI’'s role is to facilitate communication and cooperation between those with a keen interest in sharing knowledge and innovative ideas for sustainable agriculture, forestry and rural areas.
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Evaluation
The European Evaluation Helpdesk for the CAP provides tailored support to EU Member States and the European Commission in their evaluations of agriculture and rural development policy.
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LEADER
LEADER is a local development method which has been used for 30 years to engage local actors in the design and delivery of strategies, decision-making and resource allocation for the development of their rural areas.
Find out moreNational networks
National CAP networks have a key role in steering and driving forward policy as well as promoting stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing and capacity building for EU Member States and other actors.
Find out moreLAG Directory
The EU CAP Network LAG Directory brings together in one place the contact details for the new LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) created in the 2023-2027 programming period.
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