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Networking

Connecting farmers, foresters and rural communities with advisors, national CAP networks and others can foster knowledge exchange and help take up innovative ideas.

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Young woman in Romanian folklore costume harvesting lavendere
18 Mar 2026

Thematic clusters boost the CAP implementation

Four thematic cluster meetings have already taken place in the first months of 2026, allowing National Networks to share experiences and knowledge and plan future activities.

  • CAP Implementation
A delegation of Danish Local Action Group visits the EU CAP Network in November 2025
12 Mar 2026

Denmark calls Flanders: a study visit to boost LEADER work

Managing Authorities from Denmark and Flanders (Belgium) share inspiring insights from a study visit to Brussels, focused on LEADER.

  • CAP Implementation
Group discussion on water resilience during a Thematic Group meeting of the EU CAP Network
19 Feb 2026

CAP implementation: hot topics and next steps

Topics of recent work on CAP implementation included water resilience, the importance of cooperation, and opportunities for simplification. Here’s a look at what we've learned and what's coming.

  • CAP Implementation

Upcoming events

Governance meeting

EU CAP Network’s Steering Group - 6th Meeting

  • CAP Implementation
  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
  • Evaluation
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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

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EU CAP Network Seminar: Ensuring the Right to Stay for Young Farmers and Rural Youth

Almost 200 CAP stakeholders co-created recommendations to translate the EU Strategy for Generational Renewal at the national level, addressing issues such as land access, skills and rural attractiveness.

  • CAP Implementation
Group picture at the 7th National Networks Meeting in Malta
Event Reports |

7th National Networks’ Meeting

The 7th meeting of National Networks (NNs), co-hosted by the Maltese National Network, explored how the networking activities at the EU and national levels can enhance the resilience of rural areas and communities to climate change.

  • CAP Implementation
4th meeting of the Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development
Event Reports |

4th meeting of the Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development

The meeting provided policy updates on LEADER, Smart Villages (SV), the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the CAP and the current policy, as well as updates on LEADER implementation and networking from the members.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest good practice

Machinery for processing and shorting large quantities of vegetables
 O'Bambiyo! Game poster
 People running in Wool Sock Run Finnish Championship wearing shocks
Project | 01 Apr 2026

Orivesi – The capital of wool socks in Finland

  • CAP Implementation