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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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Latest News

13 May 2026

Participate in the survey on simplified cost options!

Programme administrators are invited to answer a survey as part of a study on simplified cost options under the CAP. You can participate until 25 May!

  • Evaluation
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Fox Covert family farm in Ireland - shortlisted at ARIA 2025
23 Apr 2026

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
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23 Apr 2026

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
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01 Apr 2026

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

Upcoming Events

Cross-visit

Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Calendar
Calendar

Latest publications

Annual evaluation report (2024) of the Aosta Valley, Italy
Member State Evaluation |

Annual evaluation report (2024) of the Aosta Valley, Italy

This 2024 annual evaluation report from the Aosta Valley (Italy) examines how the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP) has supported business, sectoral and local supply chains through on‑farm and cooperative processing investments and LEADER cooperation.

  • Evaluation
Annual evaluation report (2024) of Umbria, Italy
Member State Evaluation |

Annual evaluation report (2024) of Umbria, Italy

This 2024 annual evaluation report from Italy’s Umbria Region provides updates on the implementation, results and impact of the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme, focusing on farm competitiveness, agri-environmental priorities and LEADER approach.

  • Evaluation
3rd EU CAP Network workshop ‘Networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’
Event Reports |

3rd EU CAP Network workshop ‘Networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’

This report presents the main outcomes of the 3rd EU CAP Network workshop ‘Networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’, which was held on 11-12 February 2026 in Jūrmala, Latvia.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Support to

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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Participants of the workshop

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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