European CAP Network
Optimising the flow of information about agriculture and rural policy within the EU is what the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Network is all about.
Welcome to the EU CAP Network!
Optimising the flow of information about agriculture and rural policy within the EU is what the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Network is all about.
The Network supports the design and implementation of CAP strategic plans, innovation and knowledge exchange, including EIP-AGRI, and evaluation and monitoring of the CAP.
Latest news
Welcome to the #Bloomcast
From EU CAP Network stakeholders, for EU CAP Network stakeholders; the #Bloomcast informs on networking activities related to agriculture and rural development.
Common Network Statistics report 2021
National Rural Network achievements are assessed in a new publication featuring the Common Network Statistics for 2021.
LEADER possibilities in the new CAP
LEADER potential to contribute to objectives of the Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027 is the subject of our latest Policy Insight publication.
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.
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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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The LAG database allows Local Action Groups (LAGs) to get in touch, network and cooperate with each other.
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CAP overview
The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is central to the European Green Deal and its Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies.
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The governance (organisational structure) of the European CAP Network is based on an Assembly and a Steering group.
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