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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.

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Latest News

25 Sep 2026

Apply to join the EU CAP Network workshop ‘Agricultural data for farm-centred decision support systems’

The call for expressions of interest for the EU CAP Network workshop ‘Agricultural data for farm-centred decision support systems’ is open until 6 October 2026, 23:59 CET.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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18 Sep 2026

Register for the Good Practice Workshop on the ‘Assessment of CAP support to organic farming’!

The event is taking place on 15-16 October in Vilnius, Lithuania, but registration is open until 30 September. Places are limited.

  • Evaluation
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18 Sep 2026

Achieving a Just Transition in the agri-food systems

Discover insights and resources from the Thematic Group on the Just Transition, agri-food systems and the CAP.

  • CAP Implementation
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18 Sep 2026

Agriculture, water and soils: insights from the Path4Med project

Insights from a Horizon  project on water and soil pollution in agricultural and marine systems echo the findings of recent EU CAP Network work, including the need for capacity building and knowledge sharing.

  • CAP Implementation

Upcoming Events

Cross-visit

Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Training

G.R.A.I.N. Policy Seminar

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Calendar

Latest publications

EU CAP Network cross-visit ‘Robotics and artificial intelligence’
Event Reports |

EU CAP Network cross-visit 'Robotics and artificial intelligence'

This report shares successful practices, opportunities, and tools identified during the EU CAP Network 'Robotics and artificial intelligence' cross-visit.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Research needs from practice 2025
Reports |

Research needs from practice 2025

The 'Research needs from practice 2025' report presents 70 research needs from practice.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Second LEADER report for Local Development Strategies in Tuscany, Italy (2014-2020 RDP)
Member State Evaluation |

Second LEADER report for Local Development Strategies in Tuscany, Italy (2014-2020 RDP)

This LEADER self-assessment report explores emerging trends associated with Integrated Local Development Strategies in Tuscany, Italy, in preparation for the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme's ex post evaluation.

  • 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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