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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.

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Latest News

10 Jul 2026

Understanding digitalisation under the CAP: a new learning portal for better assessment

A new multimedia learning portal to build knowledge for assessing digitalisation under CAP Strategic Plans.

  • Evaluation
Farmer using smart farming technologies in a vineyard
Franz Sinabell, Senior economist - WIFO, Austrian Institute of Economic Research
29 Jun 2026

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
Senior farmer selling fruits in the market
29 Jun 2026

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
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29 Jun 2026

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

Upcoming Events

Cross-visit

Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Conference

CODECS Final Conference - Towards sustainable digitalisation of agriculture

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Calendar

Latest publications

Assessment of RDP sub-measure 8.3 'prevention of damage by forest fires' on climate change in the Balearic Islands
Member State Evaluation |

Assessment of RDP sub-measure 8.3 'prevention of damage by forest fires' on climate change in the Balearic Islands

This thematic evaluation is part of the work to evaluate the impact of the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme of the Balearic Islands (Spain) on climate change, with a focus on the prevention of damage to forests caused by forest fires, natural disasters and catastrophes.

  • Evaluation
2023 evaluation report of Saxony-Anhalt on broadband expansion
Member State Evaluation |

2023 evaluation report of Saxony-Anhalt on broadband expansion

This report presents the findings of an in-depth study of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) sub-measure ‘expansion of broadband coverage’ for Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) during the 2014–2022 implementing period.

  • Evaluation
Evaluation of the 2014-2022 RDP sub-measure 7.6: preservation of steep slope viticulture in Saxony-Anhalt
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of the 2014-2022 RDP sub-measure 7.6: preservation of steep slope viticulture in Saxony-Anhalt

This evaluation assesses the Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP) sub-measure supporting the maintenance of steep-slope vineyards in the Saale-Unstrut wine-growing area, examining its implementation and contributions to tourism development, biodiversity and soil protection.

  • Evaluation

Support to

CAP Implementation contact point

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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Enhancing food security under changing weather patterns: farm adaptation

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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Participants of the workshop

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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Networking

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.

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National 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.

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LAG 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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Country data

Discover rural development in the European Union.

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