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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.

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Latest News

20 Jun 2025

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
Czech National Network team at the conference CLLD – Prosperous Communities – Opportunity for a Shared Future 28+ in May 2025 (c) Czech National Network
A view of Smart Village in Kaisiadoriu, Lithuania (c) Kaisiadoriu district LAG
19 Jun 2025

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
LEADER networking in Poland at the Conference by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
19 Jun 2025

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
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19 Jun 2025

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

Cross-visit

Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Calendar
Conference

LINC Austria 2025

  • CAP Implementation
Calendar

Latest publications

Press Article- From farmer to farmer: the Polish Network of Demonstration Farms
Press Articles |

From farmer to farmer: the Polish Network of Demonstration Farms

Fostering knowledge exchange, peer learning, innovation uptake and sustainable practices through on-farm demonstrations.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Members report - Thematic Group on Economic Vulnerability of Farming
Briefings |

Economic vulnerability of farming - Thematic Group members report

Based on inputs from the members of a dedicated Thematic Group, this document includes ideas and suggestions for addressing elements of the economic vulnerability of farming, as well as proposals for different areas of action.

  • CAP Implementation
Woman taking selfie on a farm with two dogs
Policy Insights |

Cultivating connections: Reframing farming to reflect its wider societal value

From ‘farmfluencers’ using digital platforms, to grassroots initiatives connecting communities and consumers, we explore efforts to highlight farmers’ vital role in cultivating a sustainable future.

  • CAP Implementation

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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