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.

Latest news

Person using a laptop to browse EU CAP Network videos on YouTube.
23 Jul 2026

EIP-AGRI Challenge videos: discover how challenges in the field are tackled

Six videos showcasing innovative farms and projects from across Europe.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
PAC_Game, a board game developed by the Italian National Network (c) Italian National Network
22 Jul 2026

Gamification connects education and agriculture

National Networks collaborate with schools and educational institutions to create playful experiences and board games that grow students’ understanding of agriculture, food and the role of the CAP.

  • CAP Implementation
International team of coworkers putting colorful puzzles together
23 Jun 2026

Apply for the EU CAP Network brokerage event 'From practice to impact: building Horizon Europe collaborations for agriculture and rural areas'

The call for expressions of interest for the EU CAP Network brokerage event 'From practice to impact: building Horizon Europe collaborations for agriculture and rural areas' is open until 14 August.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Upcoming events

National Networks meeting

EU CAP Network event - 8th National Networks Meeting

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

EU CAP Network's Steering Group - 7th Meeting

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

EU CAP Network’s Assembly – 5th meeting

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

Latest publications

Second thematic report on the evaluation of the Aosta Valley LAG’s communication and LEADER added value
Member State Evaluation |

Second thematic report on the evaluation of the Aosta Valley LAG’s communication and LEADER added value

The report assesses how Local Action Groups (LAG) communicate their role and added value to stakeholders in the Aosta Valley, Italy. It aims to identify the strengths, knowledge gaps and implications for future communication strategies.

  • Evaluation
Ongoing evaluation of the programme 'National Network of Germany, 2015-2024'
Member State Evaluation |

Ongoing evaluation of the programme 'National Network of Germany, 2015-2024'

The ongoing evaluation of the National Rural Network (NRN) of Germany (2015-2024) finds that implementation in 2022 was on time and on target, with strong networking, knowledge transfer and communication activities led by the German National Network.

  • Evaluation
Report - EU CAP Network's Steering Group - 6th Meeting
Event Reports |

EU CAP Network's Steering Group - 6th Meeting

The meeting included policy updates from the European Commission, the EU CAP Network and stakeholders, as well as discussions the outline of the EU CAP Network Annual Work Programme for 2026-2027.

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

Latest good practice

Anna Länsisalmi-Keisala with ther cows
Project | 15 Jul 2026

Maalaisjärki Farm: Bold Investments by Young Farmers

  • CAP Implementation
Rokodelski center Ribnica logo
Project | 09 Jul 2026

Handicraft digi lab in Slovenia

  • CAP Implementation
Aldeias Sem Fronteiras logo
Project | 08 Jul 2026

Aldeias Sem Fronteiras - Villages Without Borders

  • CAP Implementation