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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A man carrying a child in his arms is walking across a field
01 Apr 2026

Spotlight on generational renewal: new Agrinnovation magazine now out!

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
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

Upcoming events

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HY4RES Webinar Series: Unlocking the potential of renewables in Europe

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Digital Innovations for Soil Health

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Latest publications

Press Release - Water resilience high on Europe’s farming agenda
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Press Release: Water resilience high on Europe’s farming agenda

EU conference in Hamburg showcases innovative solutions to help farmers adapt to drought, floods and water quality challenges.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
3rd EU CAP Network workshop ‘Networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’
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3rd EU CAP Network workshop ‘Networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’

This report presents the main outcomes of the 3rd EU CAP Network workshop ‘Networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’, which was held on 11-12 February 2026 in Jūrmala, Latvia.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Report of the 11th Meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE)
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Report of the 11th Meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE)

The eleventh meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) was held in Brussels on 3 March 2026.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Latest good practice

Satu’s sheep grazing
Inspirational Idea | 05 May 2026

From farm to yarn – Finnish wool producer applies fully circular model

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Inspirational Idea | 05 May 2026

The Portuguese AKIS Platform - a digital agricultural community

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
The interior of the insect-proof greenhouse of QANOPÉE