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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
EIP-AGRI Challenge videos: discover how challenges in the field are tackled
Six videos showcasing innovative farms and projects from across Europe.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Europe’s budget – Building stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural communities
Under the proposed 2028–2034 budget, the European Commission is renewing its commitment to rural areas and communities.
- CAP Implementation
Gamification connects education and agriculture
National Networks collaborate with schools and educational institutions to create playful experiences and board games that grow students’ understanding of agriculture, food and the role of the CAP.
- CAP Implementation
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
Upcoming Events
Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
SafeHabitus Policy Workshop: Towards a socially sustainable CAP of the future
- CAP Implementation
Latest publications
Evaluation of processing and marketing of agricultural products in Lower Saxony and Bremen, Germany (2014-2020 RDP)
This report evaluates the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP) support for investments in the processing and marketing of agricultural products in Lower Saxony and Bremen, with a focus on resource efficiency and competitiveness.
- Evaluation
Analysis of agricultural investment promotion in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany (2014-2020 RDP)
Survey findings from Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, show that CAP investment support is widely known and valued, yet smaller farms are less aware of available opportunities and many applicants find the process burdensome and bureaucratic
- Evaluation
Evaluation of investment support for processing and marketing, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany), 2014-2020 RDP
An assessment of Schleswig-Holstein’s 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme's investment support shows improved firm competitiveness but limited overall effectiveness due to high deadweight and weak innovation outcomes.
- 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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