AKIS
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AKIS

Efficient Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems help exchange knowledge and spark innovative solutions in EU agriculture, forestry and rural areas.

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22 Aug 2025

‘EIP-AGRI-challenge’ videos: discover how challenges in the field are tackled

Six videos showcasing innovative farms and projects from across Europe

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Hispanic Female Customer Buying Two Garlic Heads and a Pineapple From a Multiethnic Farmers Couple
Press release | 09 Jul 2025

New European Network Launched to Boost Short Food Supply Chains

EU4Advice & COREnet launch EU-wide networks to boost short food supply chains, uniting experts, advisors & policymakers for fairer, greener food systems.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
fresh vegetables being held in the hands of a lady standing in farm field
18 Nov 2024

LAGs learn from producer organisations' best practices

Local Action Group representatives attended the EU CAP Network’s 4th meeting of the Forum on Best Practices in the Agri-Food Supply Chain to network with stakeholders involved in local food systems.

  • CAP Implementation

Upcoming events

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Governance meeting

Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) - 11th meeting

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Governance meeting

Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) - 12th meeting

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Latest publications

Event report – Good Practice Workshop: How to assess AKIS based on lessons learned from 2014-2022
Event Reports |

How to assess AKIS based on lessons learned from 2014-2022

This report summarises the main outcomes of the Good Practice Workshop that took place on 30-31 May 2022 online.

  • Evaluation
Event Report - 2nd EU CAP Network workshop ‘National networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’
Event Reports |

2nd EU CAP Network workshop ‘National networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’

This report presents the main results of the 2nd EU CAP Network workshop ‘National networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’, which was held on 29-30 January 2025 in Reims, France.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Report - Study on simplification and administrative burden for farmers and other beneficiaries under the CAP
Reports |

Study on simplification and administrative burden for farmers and other beneficiaries under the CAP

The study has investigated the challenges faced by farmers and other beneficiaries when applying for CAP support and complying with environmental and sanitary requirements within and outside the CAP.

  • Evaluation

Latest projects

EIP-AGRI Operational Group

Southern German Milk and Beef Production - Innovation Meets Sustainability

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Research and innovation | Ongoing

Agroforestry Business Model Innovation Network

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Research and innovation | Ongoing

An open access knowledge and data catalogue to safeguard soils

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Latest good practice

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Wildflowers of different colours in a meadow in Ariège, Southern France
A field with trees and crops and a mountain in the background
Project | 08 Oct 2025

SAM project supports Mediterranean agroforestry systems

  • CAP Implementation