EU CAP Network Magazine - Issue 3
The third edition of the EU CAP Network magazine highlights the economic, social and environmental dimensions of climate adaptation, along with sustainable ways of empowering farmers, foresters and rural communities to become more climate-resilient.
Latest News
National good practice competitions in Spain and Slovenia
National Networks (NNs) can be involved in the organisation of competitions celebrating best practices in agricultural and rural development. The Spanish and Slovenian NNs share their experience.
- CAP Implementation
Insights from our current Thematic Groups
Narratives on farmers' wider contribution to society and means to simplify the implementation of the CAP are on the agenda of the current EU CAP Network’s Thematic Groups.
- CAP Implementation
Let Gen Z lead generational renewal in agriculture
Young CAP stakeholders worked on practical recommendations to foster generational renewal in agriculture – key to more sustainable farming and resilient rural areas.
- CAP Implementation
A new Thematic Report for the assessment of sectoral support
Researchers, evaluators and experts from Managing Authorities explored effective approaches in a dedicated Thematic Working Group.
- Evaluation
Upcoming Events
FOREST4EU European Horizon project - Study Visits 2025
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Latest publications
Highlights report - 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
Participants reflected on existing narratives surrounding farming and explored ways to raise awareness and improve recognition of farmers’ multiple roles in society.
- CAP Implementation
Biodiversity actions at scale – inspiring examples from Member States
This briefing presents a selection of examples of initiatives that promote collaborative biodiversity action on farmland beyond the single farm, as shared by members of the Thematic Group on Enhancing Biodiversity on Farmland for Improved Resilience.
- CAP Implementation
Factsheet - Turning ideas into reality: EU innovation funding opportunities for farmers and foresters
This factsheet highlights key EU funding opportunities, with a focus on programmes that support innovation in agriculture and forestry.
- 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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