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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.
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National Networks support rural women
A glimpse into the work of some National Networks that are helping rural women connect with and learn from each other to overcome barriers and make rural areas better prepared for the future.
- CAP Implementation
Climate-resilient agriculture can strengthen farm incomes if supported
Climate-resilient agriculture can sustain productivity, stabilise incomes and protect food security in Europe. Targeted investment and stronger governance can speed up the transition.
- CAP Implementation
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
Upcoming Events
Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
EU CAP Network’s Steering Group - 6th Meeting
- CAP Implementation
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
- Evaluation
Latest publications
2nd Thematic Group meeting on the CAP's Role in Supporting Sustainable and Competitive Livestock Systems
The Thematic Group (TG) meeting focused on developing concrete actions to improve the sustainability of livestock systems and explore the role of policy in this regard. Discussions built on outcomes of the first meeting and two informal discussions among TG members. Participants also visited the farm Companhia das Lezírias to gain insights into extensive livestock management in montado systems.
- CAP Implementation
EU CAP Network cross-visits for EIP-AGRI Operational Groups
This brochure highlights inspiring examples and experiences from previous EU CAP Network cross-visits and explains how to get involved.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
EU CAP Network workshop 'Sensing the future: practical applications of proximal and remote sensing for farmers and advisors'
The workshop ‘Sensing the future: practical applications of proximal and remote sensing for farmers and advisors’ took place in Valencia (Spain) on 27-28 January 2026 to explore practical applications of proximal and remote sensing technologies in agriculture, with a particular focus on supporting digital farming and precision agriculture.
- 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.
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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