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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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CAP implementation: hot topics and next steps
Topics of recent work on CAP implementation included water resilience, the importance of cooperation, and opportunities for simplification. Here’s a look at what we've learned and what's coming.
- CAP Implementation
Quantifying the impacts of farm practices on soil health
A recent study developed a methodology to compare the effects of farm practices on six soil health indicators. The method was applied to 13 CAP Strategic Plans.
- Evaluation
Follow and join our upcoming events on the CAP implementation
From livestock systems to farm diversification, from generational renewal to LEADER: discover which aspects of the CAP implementation we are exploring in early 2026 - and join the conversation.
- CAP Implementation
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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
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
Young voices from the field – advisor Neus
Young farmers and newcomers in EU agriculture and forestry are bringing fresh perspectives, up-to-date skills, and a strong drive to approach traditional practices with creativity and innovation. With the right support, the next generation has the potential to build a sustainable, modern, and resilient farming future.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Young voices from the field – dairy farmer Conor
Young farmers and newcomers in EU agriculture and forestry are bringing fresh perspectives, up-to-date skills, and a strong drive to approach traditional practices with creativity and innovation. With the right support, the next generation has the potential to build a sustainable, modern and resilient farming future.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
