Long-term Vision for Rural Areas
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Long-term Vision for Rural Areas

A European Commission initiative to develop a common European vision for 2040 with actions towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas and communities.

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18 Apr 2024

New Good Practice stories published

The website's latest Good Practice stories include an agroecology project, new kindergarten facilities, climate-friendly peat management and a novel approach to food tourism in Austria.

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17 Apr 2024

Farm income support – new Policy Insights publication

A new Policy Insights article confirms that more than 60% of the CAP budget provides income support for EU farmers through direct payments and funds for farms in areas with constraints.

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25 Mar 2024

Thematic Group expertise informs CSP implementation

Thematic Groups at the EU CAP Network have been supporting CSP Monitoring Committees, eco-schemes and green architecture, as well as agricultural skills and mental health in farming communities.

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Event Reports |

Highlights report - 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Supporting the Mental Health of Farmers and Farming Communities

The first Thematic Group meeting allowed members to discuss the root causes of mental health issues faced by farmers and farming communities, to learn from practical initiatives across the EU and discuss the next steps of the TG.

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Member State Evaluation |

Retaining young farmers in the agricultural sector through installation support

The evaluation is addressed to young farmers in rural areas of the Balearic Islands who benefited from installation support. It addresses the reasons that led them to get involved in the agriculture sector, the reasons for abandonment and how to address these challenges.

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Member State Evaluation |

Synthesis report on LEADER support to local development

This report analyses the results of the evaluations carried out by Local Action Groups (LAGs) on the implementation of Local Development Strategies (LDS) and the activities that LAGs promoted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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