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EU CAP Network conference on water resilience
From 19 to 21 May 2026, the EU CAP Network conference ‘Water resilience in agriculture: innovation in practice’ will highlight practical solutions to strengthen water resilience in EU agriculture and forestry. Through real-life cases, workshops, field visits and an innovation market, the event will create space to discuss innovative project results and encourage further networking among participants. The conference will take place in Hamburg, Germany. A call for participants was open until 9 February 2026.
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Climate-resilient agriculture can strengthen farm incomes if supported
Climate-resilient agriculture can sustain productivity, stabilise incomes and protect food security in Europe. Targeted investment and stronger governance can speed up the transition.
- CAP Implementation
Spotlight on generational renewal: new Agrinnovation magazine now out!
The twelfth edition of the EU CAP Network's annual Agrinnovation magazine highlights how innovation and knowledge exchange can support generational renewal in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural communities.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Enhancing the assessment of green architecture of CAP Strategic Plans
New guidelines and a Good Practice Workshop support Member States in the assessment of the combination of environment and climate instruments.
- Evaluation
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National Networks support rural women
A glimpse into the work of some National Networks that are helping rural women connect with and learn from each other to overcome barriers and make rural areas better prepared for the future.
- CAP Implementation
Climate-resilient agriculture can strengthen farm incomes if supported
Climate-resilient agriculture can sustain productivity, stabilise incomes and protect food security in Europe. Targeted investment and stronger governance can speed up the transition.
- CAP Implementation
Spotlight on generational renewal: new Agrinnovation magazine now out!
The twelfth edition of the EU CAP Network's annual Agrinnovation magazine highlights how innovation and knowledge exchange can support generational renewal in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural communities.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Assessment of CAP support on organic farming
This Thematic Working Group will develop practical guidance to help Managing Authorities and evaluators assess how CAP Strategic Plans support the economic sustainability of organic farming.
- Evaluation
Assessing generational renewal strategies within and beyond the CAP
A new Thematic Working Group will develop a practical, integrated toolbox to help managing authorities and evaluators assess how CAP and related national or regional policies support generational renewal in agriculture.
- Evaluation
Assessing CAP contribution to competitiveness
Understanding the drivers and components of agri-food competitiveness is essential for building a smarter, future-proof sector. This new Thematic Working Group brings together experts to clarify how competitiveness can be assessed.
- Evaluation
