Networking
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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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group outdoors listening to presenting farmer
04 Sep 2025

Upcoming EU CAP Network events on innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

The EU CAP Network is organising many networking and capacity-building events over the next 12 months related to innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI. They include Focus Groups, seminars, workshops, cross-visits between Operational Groups, an ad-hoc expert meeting, and a brokerage event.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
People at a field trip
16 Jul 2025

National Networks are always #ProudOfNetworking

For the second year in a row, the social media campaign #ProudOfNetworking gives a special opportunity to discuss the impact of networking for the CAP, which is often difficult to measure.

  • CAP Implementation
LEADER networking in Poland at the Conference by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
19 Jun 2025

Networking with LEADER in spring 2025

The EU CAP Network's team has been busy networking for and with LEADER in the last few months. Here's a recap of the main events we have attended!

  • CAP Implementation

Upcoming events

National Networks meeting

EU CAP Network event - 6th National Networks Meeting

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

EU CAP Network’s Steering Group - 5th Meeting

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

EU CAP Network’s Assembly – 4th meeting

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

Latest publications

Report - Eighth Meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE)
Event Reports |

Report of the 8th Meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE)

The eighth meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) was held on 11 March 2025.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Final Catalogue Good Practices of the National Rural Network 2014-2022
Member State Evaluation |

Final catalogue 'Good Practices of the National Rural Network 2014-2022'

The analysis aims to understand the extent and effectiveness of the National Rural Network Programme's actions through the examination of case studies.

  • Evaluation
European Innovation Partnership Wales Evaluation Phase 2: Interim Evaluation Report
Member State Evaluation |

European Innovation Partnership Wales Evaluation Phase 2: Interim Evaluation Report

The European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales aimed to boost agricultural productivity and sustainability in rural Wales through innovation and collaboration. This evaluation assesses the implementation, outcomes and impact of the scheme on farming and forestry businesses.

  • Evaluation

Latest good practice

farmer showing a plant to group in field
Inspirational Idea | 04 Sep 2025

From farmer to farmer: the Polish Network of Demonstration Farms

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Taikayontien lumo project logo
Project | 10 Jul 2025

Taikayöntien Lumo Project

  • CAP Implementation
Zala Thermal Valley Association logo
Project | 10 Jul 2025

The Zala Valley Open Farms Network

  • CAP Implementation