Fostering Knowledge & Innovation
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Fostering Knowledge & Innovation

Knowledge exchange, cooperation and innovation are essential for smart and sustainable agriculture, forestry and rural areas to deal with challenges such as climate change.

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Neus Monllor
18 Mar 2026

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
Farmer feeding cattle in the field
18 Mar 2026

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
Farmer looking at a tablet with tractor in the background
18 Mar 2026

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

Upcoming events

Focus group

Focus Group 'Innovative on-farm energy production systems' - 2nd meeting

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Cross-visit

EU CAP Network cross-visit 'Robotics and artificial intelligence'

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Latest publications

Healthy roots of plants
Press Articles |

New nursery protocol protects cork oak seedlings from major pathogen

Strengthening the resilience of Mediterranean forests in the context of climate change

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
In Depth Thematic report evaluation of training activities
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of training activities in Abruzzo

The objective of this in-depth study was to review the implementation of the AKIS strategy, identifying and analysing the critical issues and mistakes to avoid, as well as the good practices and approaches to be encouraged and enhanced.

  • Evaluation
Agrinnovation magazine - Issue 12
Magazines |

Agrinnovation magazine - Issue 12

The twelfth edition of the EU CAP Network's annual Agrinnovation magazine highlights how innovation and knowledge exchange can support generational renewal in EU agriculture, forestry and rural communities.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Latest good practice

Logo Prato Certo
Technical documents about dried fruit production
Ox heart tomatoes in an ecological garden with mulching and biodegradable link, Solanum lycopersicum, cuor di bue
Project | 12 Mar 2026

A Que Cheira o Douro/What Does Douro Smell Like

  • CAP Implementation