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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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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
European spotlight on generational renewal
In October 2025, the European Commission launched its Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture. The aim is to empower young farmers and attract more people into farming and forestry by promoting targeted support measures.
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Young voices from the field – CEJA
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
Thematic clusters boost the CAP implementation
Four thematic cluster meetings have already taken place in the first months of 2026, allowing National Networks to share experiences and knowledge and plan future activities.
- CAP Implementation
What’s new in 2026 for the evaluation learning portals
In 2026, the evaluation learning portals will grow further, with new content on quantitative methods, netting-out approaches and emerging themes available to the CAP evaluation community.
- Evaluation
