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Income support funding for EU farmers - new Policy Insights
A new Policy Insights explains the package of income support options in CAP Strategic Plans covering direct payments and funds for farms located in areas with natural or other specific constraints.
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Competitive and resilient mountain areas
Find out information related to competitive and resilient mountain areas from the EU CAP Network.
Learning from evaluations on how to practically assess generational renewal under the CAP
Registration for the Good Practice Workshop in Zagreb on 14-15 March 2024 is open.
National Networks news
National Networks have been busy in their key support roles helping to inform the implementation of CAP Strategic Plans through capacity building and knowledge exchanges.
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LEADER has a new home on the EU CAP Network website
The EU CAP Network website now has a dedicated area on LEADER and community-led local development (CLLD). These newly established pages serve as a central hub for all LEADER stakeholders.
Locally-driven approaches shine at LEADER Congress awards
Four good practice prizes announced at the European LEADER Congress show LEADER’s support for locally-led approaches to cultural heritage, farm tourism, youth and rural mobility.
Young LEADER Forum: Supporting the future of rural Europe
Young people represent the future of rural areas and a Young LEADER Forum is being organised in June to help reinforce rural youth's involvement with the development of their LAG territories.
Rural mental health matters: Lessons from LEADER in Belgium
This LEADER case study from Belgium shows the importance of improving mental health support services for farmers and farming communities.
Working towards LEADER transnational cooperation
Transnational cooperation (TNC) has always been an integral part of LEADER, and this expertise in TNC helps to strengthen the implementation of community-led local development throughout rural Europe.
Bringing LEADER-led benefits to rural Belgium
LEADER support, advice and financing are proving effective in creating rural development benefits in Belgium, focusing on the three Ps of sustainable development: people, profit and the planet.