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15 Apr 2024

EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards - vote for your favourite by 3 May

Discover the nominees for the 2024 EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards for Operational Groups.

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15 Apr 2024

EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards - vote for your favourite by 3 May

Discover the nominees for the 2024 EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards for Operational Groups.

Biodiversity conservation - wildflower borders along farm fields to support pollinators and other wildlife
17 Apr 2024

A new classification scheme to simplify the complexity of CAP Strategic Plans

The Joint Research Centre has published a classification scheme of farm practices supported by the CAP related to environmental, climate and animal welfare objectives.

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25 Mar 2024

#ARIAwards24: Empowering young people

This year’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) is live and seeking inspiring CAP-funded projects supporting food security, environmental resilience and the socio-economic fabric of rural areas.

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18 Apr 2024

New Good Practice stories published

The website's latest Good Practice stories include an agroecology project, new kindergarten facilities, climate-friendly peat management and a novel approach to food tourism in Austria.

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17 Apr 2024

Farm income support – new Policy Insights publication

A new Policy Insights article confirms that more than 60% of the CAP budget provides income support for EU farmers through direct payments and funds for farms in areas with constraints.

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09 Apr 2024

Improving the resilience of equine farms

EUnetHorse, Horizon Europe thematic network dedicated to equine animals

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09 Apr 2024

Inspirational idea: showcasing the added value of ecosystem services of farming in mountain areas

‘Value-added mountain farming’ is an Operational Group in Austria developing business models based on ecosystem services to improve the socio-economic and environmental resilience of mountain areas and their communities.

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05 Apr 2024

Vote for the Natura 2000 Award 2024!

The European Commission has announced the 27 finalists for the Natura 2000 Award - now the European Citizens’ Award is open! Show your support for your favorite initiative and cast your vote by 25 April.

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