Call for new EU CAP Network Focus Groups open!
The call for experts for three new EU CAP Network Focus Groups has just been launched.
Farmers, foresters, advisors, scientists and other innovators, if you have specific knowledge and expertise on one of the topics below, then please apply by Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 23:59 hrs CET.
Latest News
Integrated for impact: Czechia’s multi-fund CLLD model shows the way
Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) is not just LEADER with a new name. It’s about unlocking the full potential of EU funds- together. Czechia offers an inspiring example.
- CAP Implementation
Smart Villages in Lithuania: innovations for rural future
Lithuania’s journey towards smarter and more resilient rural communities is gaining momentum with the introduction of the Smart Villages (SV) in the Lithuanian CAP Strategic Plan (CSP).
- CAP Implementation
Networking with LEADER in spring 2025
The EU CAP Network's team has been busy networking for and with LEADER in the last few months. Here's a recap of the main events we have attended!
- CAP Implementation
LEADER for community resilience and security
Speaking with LEADER stakeholders in five countries bordering the Russian Federation, we learnt about LEADER ambitions, its current implementation and its role for community resilience and security.
- CAP Implementation
Upcoming Events
Latest publications
Development of entrepreneurship and agricultural services
This report examines the effects of the operation ‘Development of entrepreneurship and of agricultural services’ through indicators, support seeker characteristics and activities in rural entrepreneurship.
- Evaluation
2010-2023 survey on the abundance and species richness of farmland birds
The survey examines how agricultural production has protected habitat function and assesses whether the Rural Development Programme's organic farming scheme enhances biodiversity, as well as the diversity and abundance of breeding farmland birds.
- Evaluation
Navarre RDP report on 2023 environmental monitoring plan indicators
The environmental impact statement of Navarre's 2014 Rural Development Programme includes an environmental monitoring plan, which evaluates proposed objectives through 35 agri-environmental indicators outlined in this report.
- 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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