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Welcome to the European CAP Network
Women in Farming Platform Seminar
On 11–12 November 2026, women farmers from across Europe will meet in Brussels for the first in-person seminar of the Women in Farming Platform. The event will create space to share experiences, learn from one another and explore practical approaches to mentoring, access to funding, advice and training.
Latest News
Three films showcase research and innovation for animal health and welfare
The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW) brings together research and innovation to support sustainable livestock, poultry and aquaculture production. Discover three new films from Belgium, Norway and Italy that show how research and collaboration are addressing animal health and welfare challenges across Europe.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Regulatory coherence and compliance challenges for farmers: a European perspective on CAP and national requirements
A new study provides an EU-wide overview of regulatory requirements and explores their implementation through case studies in six Member States.
- Evaluation
Strengthening green policy evaluation: discover the new learning portal
A new online resource helps Member States evaluate the CAP Strategic Plans' green architecture through a system-level approach.
- Evaluation
Using modelling to assess the CAP's contribution to agricultural competitiveness
Olli Niskanen, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), explains Finland's approach to evaluating the CAP's contribution to agricultural competitiveness.
- Evaluation
Upcoming Events
Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Engagement of Rural Stakeholders in National & Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP) Development
- CAP Implementation
Latest publications
Beyond the trophy: how ARIA is helping open new doors for rural women
For projects recognised by ARIA's Gender Equality Award, European recognition has brought greater visibility, new connections and opportunities to take their work further.
- CAP Implementation
Evaluation of skills and advisory support in Sweden (2014-2020 RDP)
This follow-up report examines four skills development and advisory sub-measures under Sweden's 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP), highlighting strong budget execution alongside significant administrative and IT system challenges.
- Evaluation
Evaluation of the contribution of Hungary’s 2014-2020 RDP on innovation
This thematic evaluation examines how the Hungarian 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP) contributed to innovation, knowledge exchange and cooperation in rural areas. It finds that funded measures strengthened conditions for innovation, competitiveness and territorial balance in research, development and innovation funding.
- 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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