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.
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Shaping the transition to Climate-Smart Agriculture through multi-actor policy dialogue
The BEATLES project promotes Climate-Smart Agriculture in the EU via workshops and pilot studies. Led by AEIDL, it supports CAP reforms for sustainable, fair, and resilient farming systems.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
New European Network Launched to Boost Short Food Supply Chains
EU4Advice & COREnet launch EU-wide networks to boost short food supply chains, uniting experts, advisors & policymakers for fairer, greener food systems.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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
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Latest publications
The socioeconomic impact of the management of heritage meadows
Maintenance actions in semi-natural communities diversify rural life and their maintenance can be an important source of livelihood in rural areas.
- Evaluation
Evaluation of investment results of farms located in Natura 2000 areas
The evaluation focuses on the results of the implementation of the operation 'Investments in farms located in Natura 2000 areas', covered by the Rural Development Program for 2014-2020.
- Evaluation
Implementation of the North Rhine-Westphalia programme: administrative effort, costs and determinants
he report presents and discusses the efforts and costs associated with implementing the North Rhine-Westphalia Rural Development Programme from 2014 to 2022
- Evaluation
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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.
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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