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23 Oct 2024

Apply to EU CAP Network seminar ‘Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in farming and forestry’ 

The EU CAP Network seminar ‘Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in farming and forestry’ will take place in Utrecht (The Netherlands) on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 February 2025. The call for expression of interest is now open; apply by 12 November 2024, 23:59 CET.

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23 Oct 2024

CAP networking in 2023: new data and food for thought

The Common Network Statistics (CNS) collected every year by the EU CAP Network provide an insight into the many successful activities carried out by the National CAP Networks. Data from 2023 are now available, and can contribute to networking and knowledge sharing to ensure better implementation of the policy.

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22 Oct 2024

CAP implementation: insights into three years of policy

The EU CAP Network's web articles keep highlighting how the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy can boost rural areas and help you learn more about the latest policy developments.

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18 Oct 2024

Contribute to EU CAP Network activities as a main facilitator

The EU CAP Network Support Facility for Innovation & Knowledge exchange | EIP-AGRI (EIP-AGRI Support Facility) is looking for main facilitators for EU CAP Network workshops and seminars. The deadline has been extended until 17 October 2024, 15:00 CET.

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Member State Evaluation |

Impacts of agri-environment management including sward enhancement interventions on upland hay meadows

The report provides an updated assessment of the UK's Agri-Environment Schemes' (AES) impact on upland hay meadows.

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Member State Evaluation |

Thematic report: support for the start-up of Sardinian young farmers

This study evaluates the impact of the Sardinian 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme's measures on supporting young farmers and farm start-ups. It provides valuable insights for upcoming policy adjustments for the current CAP programming period.

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Empowering rural women innovators across Europe

The GRASS CEILING project establishes living labs for rural women innovators in nine countries and strives for gender equality in rural and agricultural innovation systems.

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CAP Implementation contact point

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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Enhancing food security under changing weather patterns: farm adaptation

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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Networking

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.

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National 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.

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LAG 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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Country data

Discover rural development in the European Union.

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