
Call for new EU CAP Network Focus Groups open!
The call for experts for three new EU CAP Network Focus Groups has just been launched.
Farmers, foresters, advisors, scientists and other innovators, if you have specific knowledge and expertise on one of the topics below, then please apply by Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 23:59 hrs CET.
Latest News
Integrated for impact: Czechia’s multi-fund CLLD model shows the way
Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) is not just LEADER with a new name. It’s about unlocking the full potential of EU funds- together. Czechia offers an inspiring example.
- CAP Implementation


Smart Villages in Lithuania: innovations for rural future
Lithuania’s journey towards smarter and more resilient rural communities is gaining momentum with the introduction of the Smart Villages (SV) in the Lithuanian CAP Strategic Plan (CSP).
- CAP Implementation

Networking with LEADER in spring 2025
The EU CAP Network's team has been busy networking for and with LEADER in the last few months. Here's a recap of the main events we have attended!
- CAP Implementation

LEADER for community resilience and security
Speaking with LEADER stakeholders in five countries bordering the Russian Federation, we learnt about LEADER ambitions, its current implementation and its role for community resilience and security.
- CAP Implementation
Upcoming Events
Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
FOREST4EU European Horizon project - Study Visits 2025
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Latest publications

Cultivating connections: Reframing farming to reflect its wider societal value
From ‘farmfluencers’ using digital platforms, to grassroots initiatives connecting communities and consumers, we explore efforts to highlight farmers’ vital role in cultivating a sustainable future.
- CAP Implementation

Making the Farm Sustainability Data Network an EU success story
Equipping farmers with detailed insights into their production practices, the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) has immense potential to improve the understanding and implementation of the CAP.
- CAP Implementation

Improving the competitiveness of rural businesses: lessons from the Rural Inspiration Awards 2019
Three winners of the Rural Inspiration Awards 2019 share how they have developed over the past five years, continued networking and contributed to making rural areas more resilient and competitive.
- CAP Implementation
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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