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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.
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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 24 September. Places are limited.
- Evaluation
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
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
LEADER in the Netherlands: a special case?
A look at how LEADER is organised in the Netherlands, how Local Action Groups work and how the Dutch situation is quite different from other Member States.
- CAP Implementation
Upcoming Events
Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Protein Crops – Scaling Production
- CAP Implementation
Latest publications
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
Impact of the 2014-2020 RDP of Castilla y León, Spain, on regional economic development
This thematic evaluation assesses how the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme contributed to socioeconomic development and employment in Castile and León, Spain. Findings indicate that while depopulation continues, the programme successfully met 95% of its employment target.
- Evaluation
Evaluation of Measure 16 (cooperation) in the 2014-2022 RDP of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
This evaluation assesses innovation through cooperation under Measure 16 of the Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme. It examines implementation progress, barriers to uptake and how supported projects contribute to innovation, knowledge transfer and rural development.
- 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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