EU CAP Network cross-visits 2025

• cross-visit ‘Honeybees and other pollinators’ – in Romania, on 7-8 May 2025
  Field visit to the OG ‘Bee Smart, Bee Healthy’
• cross-visit ‘Irrigation - optimising water use practices in annual (and perennial) crops’ – in Greece, on 7-8 May
  Field visit to the OG ‘A smart system for low-input agriculture and irrigation water management -– Irrisma’Open link in new window and to the OG ‘Automated services for the management of rice irrigation using in-field sensors – SisRice’Open link in new window
• cross-visit ‘Monitoring animal welfare’ – in Italy, on 8-9 May 2025
  Field visit to the OG ‘Virtuous Parmigiano Reggiano supply chains with high levels of animal welfare - IN-FORMA’ and to the project Two is better: Pre-weaning calves with their mother and in groupsOpen link in new window.

A call for expression of interest in participating in one of cross-visits is launched on 6 February 2025. If you are interested in participating, please fill in the application form before 23 February 2025, 23:59 CET.

EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects (OGs) working on the above-mentioned topics are invited to apply to participate in one of these cross-visits. Projects can be either ongoing (but need to already have some results to share, either intermediate or final), or already finished.

Farmers representing OGs are strongly encouraged to apply.

The working language during the cross-visit is English and there will be no interpretation.

Travel and accommodation (hotel) costs will be organised and covered by the organiser.

Main objective

The main objective of EU CAP Network cross-visits is to foster in-depth, transnational exchanges of knowledge, by connecting EIP-AGRI Operational Groups from different Member States that are active in the same field of work.

EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects (OGs) generate new knowledge and valuable experiences. OGs that tackle similar challenges may produce different results and benefit from learning from each other. Projects working on complementary issues may be inspired by each other, while new OGs that address similar issues may emerge in other regions and countries. To build on the knowledge generated and maximise its potential impact, interactions between projects and across borders are essential.

Specific objectives

• Foster peer-to-peer learning: provide OGs with a platform to learn from each other's experiences, innovations, and best practices. Participants gain insights into different approaches to tackling common agricultural challenges.
• Exchange innovative practices: facilitate the exchange of innovative solutions and technologies that are developed in OG projects. Participants can assess if these innovations are applicable in their own regions.
• Discuss challenges and solutions: create an opportunity for OGs to discuss shared challenges, bottlenecks, and potential solutions. Collaborative problem-solving and knowledge-sharing are encouraged.
• Disseminate project findings: promote the dissemination of project findings and outcomes beyond individual OGs. This contributes to the wider adoption of successful practices and innovations across the EU.
• Establish collaborations and partnerships: encourage OGs to explore opportunities for future collaborations, partnerships, and joint projects. This enhances the impact of EU CAP Network initiatives.

Check out what participants in last year’s cross-visits have said about their experience.Open link in new window

Have a look at the report from the last cross-visits.

• EU CAP Network cross-visit ‘Use of agricultural and forestry residues for creating alternative sources of income for farmers and foresters’ | EU CAP Network
• EU CAP Network cross-visit ‘Climate adaptation on the ground - innovative solutions to build farm resilience’ | EU CAP Network

If you have any questions, please contact crossvisit.innovation@eucapnetwork.eu.