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In September, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and Dutch Network Support Unit organised their International Conference: It’s time to fly. This included the 23rd National Rural Networks meeting and an ENRD workshop on Implementing the CAP’s Green Architecture.

During the official launch of the EU CAP Network, stakeholders were introduced to the newly formed Communication and Logistical Support Team.

During the launch of the EU CAP Network, participants from across Europe discussed why CAP evaluations matter and identified the importance of evaluations to improve the policy at all levels, from better implementation by government bodies to uptake of farming practices.

More than 100 participants joined the Innovation Workshop to answer the question ‘How can we further strengthen networking for innovation and knowledge exchange in the next years?’. They addressed networking activities, closing the gap between research and practice, and more.

Monitoring committees, regional support and LEADER were the focus of ideas and ambitions proposed for networks at EU and national levels during workshop sessions on implementing CAP Strategic Plans at the launch event for the EU CAP Network.

The annual Rural Inspiration Awards (RIA) ceremony took place during the launch of the EU CAP Network, with winners being unveiled for the 2022 edition. The theme was 'The Future is Youth'.

A public consultation has been launched to collect input to further develop and strengthen the SFS partnership SRIA.

This is an event organised by the European Commission on vocational education and training for agriculture in transition. The event will take place in Brussels and will also be web-streamed.