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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
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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

Conference

EU Advisory Networks: Collaborating for Resilient & Sustainable Food Systems

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Governance meeting

Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) - 14th meeting

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Governance meeting

Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) - 15th meeting

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Latest publications

The 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan of Cyprus
Member State Evaluation |

The 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan of Cyprus, AKIS assessment

This report assesses the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) strategic approach supporting Cyprus’s 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan. It notes that several AKIS-related interventions had not yet been activated, and highlights priorities to strengthen advice, training and research–practice links.

  • Evaluation
Evaluation of the Dutch SABE scheme
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of the Dutch SABE scheme

This evaluation report assesses the effectiveness and financial efficiency of the SABE (agricultural business advice education subsidy module) Scheme in the Netherlands. The scheme aims to ensure that existing knowledge about sustainable farming is more effectively passed on to farmers, enabling them to implement sustainable farm adjustments.

  • Evaluation
Annual Evaluation Report of Puglia 2024
Member State Evaluation |

2024 Annual Evaluation Report of Puglia (2014-2022 RDP)

This annual evaluation report reviews implementation and performance of the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP) in the Italian region of Puglia, analysing evidence up to 31 December 2023, with a focus on farm investments, Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) interventions and LEADER delivery.

  • Evaluation

Latest projects

Research and innovation | Ongoing

Breeding European Legumes for Increased Sustainability

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

Fostering agroecology transition in North Africa through multi-actor, evaluation, and networking

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Latest good practice

Logo Finca San Jose
Project | 29 Sep 2026

CAP support for the maintenance of organic farming in Spain

  • CAP Implementation
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