Call for new EU CAP Network Focus Groups open!
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
- Agricultural Productivity
- Communication
- Digitalisation
- Networking
Forest health, wool value chain, on-farm energy: apply to the call for EU CAP Network Focus Group experts by 9 July 2025.
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.
The European Commission is launching a call for experts, including farmers, foresters, advisors, scientists and other relevant applicants, for three new EU CAP Network Focus Groups with a focus on innovation, knowledge exchange and EIP-AGRI. The Focus Groups will start their work in September 2025 and are expected to present their results and recommendations by September 2026.
Please note that the dates for the first meetings of the Focus Groups are indicated below. All applicants must be available to travel to the Focus Group meeting on these dates.
Focus Group themes
For the current call, farmers, foresters, advisors, scientists and others are invited to apply to participate in Focus Groups on the following topics, noting that these Focus Groups will complement the work of previous ones.
Topics in the current call:
- Focus Group 56: Forestry and forest health: new and emerging pests and diseases
Main question: How to promote the sustainability and resilience of European forests in the face of new and emerging pests and diseases?
First meeting: 19-20 November 2025
- Focus Group 57: Innovative and sustainable ways to strengthen the role of farmers in revitalising the European wool value chain
Main question: How can the role of farmers be strengthened in revitalising and achieving a comprehensive European wool value chain that encompasses both traditional and innovative products, while establishing stronger links with industry and consumers?
First meeting: 27-28 November 2025
- Focus Group 58: Innovative on-farm energy production systems
Main question: How to develop and foster the adoption of context-appropriate, resilient, and farmer-centred on-farm energy systems that enhance sustainability and energy autonomy, while supporting farm viability and environmental goals?
First meeting: 18-19 November 2025
For more details on the topics and to apply, read the call text at the bottom of this webpage. You can find the link to the application form in the call text.
Or apply directly with the application form.
Browse through existing Focus Groups and their reports, factsheets and other results on the main Focus Group page.
Resources
Documents
Call for Focus Group experts 2025 - Call text
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