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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
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
Understanding CAP internal coherence
Franz Sinabell, senior economist at the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO), explains the evaluation of coherence in the context of Specific Objective 3 (SO3) of the CAP.
- Evaluation
Upcoming Events
Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Latest publications
Thematic evaluation on the impact of innovative investments in Campania, Italy, 2014-2020 RDP
This evaluation analyses the effects of innovative investments under the Campania (Italy) 2014-2020 Rural Development Plan (RDP) and identifies new needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic across the main agricultural supply chains.
- Evaluation
2nd Thematic Group meeting on Just Transition in the Agri-Food System: the Role of the CAP
The Thematic Group (TG) meeting focused on developing concrete proposals on what is required to enable and mainstream a Just Transition in the agri-food sector. Participants also identified policy (particularly the CAP) and the governance structures and processes to support this. Discussions built on outcomes of the first meeting and three informal sessions among TG members.
- CAP Implementation
Multi-source digital pest surveillance in citrus fruit for more sustainable crop protection
Farmers in Cyprus are using a cloud platform which combines satellite and field data to help improve decision-making in citrus fruit production, leading to significant reductions in pesticide applications.
- 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.
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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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