EU CAP Network cross-visits 2025

• water management
• pollinators
• animal welfare

These topics will be further finetuned based on the field of work of the selected Operational Groups.

A call for expressions of interest for EIP-AGRI Operational Groups to host one of these cross-visits was launched on 16 December 2024. If you are interested in participating, please complete the application form before 14 January 2025, 23:59 CET.

Each cross-visit is hosted by an EIP-AGRI Operational Group, which welcomes other EIP-AGRI Operational Groups working on similar or complementary topics during the visit. The hosting EIP-AGRI Operational Group should be able to demonstrate concrete and relevant (intermediate or final) results of their project. The host is also expected to help provide information for the practical organisation of the cross-visit (e.g. information on logistics), and participate in the entire programme of the event.

If your EIP-AGRI Operational Group is not selected to host a cross-visit, but would still like to participate, we cordially invite you to apply to the call for participation that will be launched in late January or at the beginning of February 2025.

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 to say about their experience.

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