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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
Spotlight on generational renewal: new Agrinnovation magazine now out!
The twelfth edition of the EU CAP Network's annual Agrinnovation magazine highlights how innovation and knowledge exchange can support generational renewal in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural communities.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Enhancing the assessment of green architecture of CAP Strategic Plans
New guidelines and a Good Practice Workshop support Member States in the assessment of the combination of environment and climate instruments.
- Evaluation
Assessment of CAP support on organic farming
This Thematic Working Group will develop practical guidance to help Managing Authorities and evaluators assess how CAP Strategic Plans support the economic sustainability of organic farming.
- Evaluation
Assessing generational renewal strategies within and beyond the CAP
A new Thematic Working Group will develop a practical, integrated toolbox to help managing authorities and evaluators assess how CAP and related national or regional policies support generational renewal in agriculture.
- Evaluation
Upcoming Events
Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Network to innovate: Beyond Farming - Creative Rural Businesses
- CAP Implementation
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Latest publications
From farm to yarn – Finnish wool producer applies fully circular model
Organic sheep farm in Finland produces high-quality wool with a low carbon footprint, carrying out the entire process on the farm.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Improved water resilience in rural areas - Compendium of good practice examples
This briefing presents a selection of CAP Strategic Plan interventions, projects and initiatives that aim to improve water resilience in rural areas through technical solutions, landscape approaches, improved water governance, and knowledge sharing.
- CAP Implementation
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
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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