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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’ will highlight practical solutions to strengthen water resilience in EU agriculture and forestry. Through real-life cases, workshops, field visits and an innovation market, the event will create space to discuss innovative project results and encourage further networking among participants. The conference will take place in Hamburg, Germany. A call for participants was open until 9 February 2026.
Latest News
Young voices from the field – advisor Neus
Young farmers and newcomers in EU agriculture and forestry are bringing fresh perspectives, up-to-date skills, and a strong drive to approach traditional practices with creativity and innovation. With the right support, the next generation has the potential to build a sustainable, modern, and resilient farming future.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Young voices from the field – dairy farmer Conor
Young farmers and newcomers in EU agriculture and forestry are bringing fresh perspectives, up-to-date skills, and a strong drive to approach traditional practices with creativity and innovation. With the right support, the next generation has the potential to build a sustainable, modern and resilient farming future.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
European spotlight on generational renewal
In October 2025, the European Commission launched its Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture. The aim is to empower young farmers and attract more people into farming and forestry by promoting targeted support measures.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Young voices from the field – CEJA
Young farmers and newcomers in EU agriculture and forestry are bringing fresh perspectives, up-to-date skills, and a strong drive to approach traditional practices with creativity and innovation. With the right support, the next generation has the potential to build a sustainable, modern and resilient farming future.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Upcoming Events
EU CAP Network seminar 'Innovative tools for advisors'
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Latest publications
Evaluation of training activities in Abruzzo
The objective of this in-depth study was to review the implementation of the AKIS strategy, identifying and analysing the critical issues and mistakes to avoid, as well as the good practices and approaches to be encouraged and enhanced.
- Evaluation
EU CAP Network Magazine - Issue 4
The fourth edition of the EU CAP Network magazine highlights the many ways in which farmers contribute to society, from supporting rural communities and protecting natural resources, to strengthening quality food systems and increasing market competitiveness.
- CAP Implementation
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
- Evaluation
Advisors and winegrowers tackle severe fungal disease using drone-based data
Training and guidelines based on drone-based data analysis are available to provide long-term disease management methods for vineyards in Luxembourg.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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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