Socio-economic Impacts
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Socio-economic Impacts

Socio-economic impacts are related to the CAP objective of promoting social inclusion and local development in rural areas as well as high-quality, safe and nutritious food produced in a sustainable way.

Latest news

Senior farmer selling fruits in the market
29 Jun 2026

From policy to market – New guidelines to assess farmers’ position in the food chain

New guidance for Managing Authorities and evaluators in assessing how the CAP Strategic Plan contributes to improving farmers' position in the agri-food value chain.

  • Evaluation
Male and female farmers working together on a cow farm they take care of the young calves
29 Jun 2026

Supporting CAP evaluation: introducing the National CAP Network’s evaluation learning portal

National Networks can engage in CAP Strategic Plans monitoring and evaluation processes, particularly in facilitating stakeholder engagement and supporting data flows.

  • Evaluation
Graphic with light bulb icons and the text ‘Have your say’ on a blackboard background
13 May 2026

Participate in the survey on simplified cost options!

Programme administrators are invited to answer a survey as part of a study on simplified cost options under the CAP. You can participate until 25 May!

  • Evaluation

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Women in Farming Platform

  • CAP Implementation
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Latest publications

Diversified business models - Compendium of examples
Briefings |

Diversified business models - Compendium of examples

This compendium presents a selection of examples showcasing how farm diversification can strengthen business incomes, enhance resilience, and create new opportunities for rural development.

  • CAP Implementation
Supporting farm diversification – Thematic Group Proposals
Briefings |

Supporting farm diversification – Thematic Group Proposals

This document sets out nine proposals to ensure the right conditions are in place to support the diversification of European farm businesses, including clear definitions, policy frameworks, and investment in people.

  • CAP Implementation
Designing coherent policy frameworks for farm diversification
Factsheets |

Designing coherent policy frameworks for farm diversification

This factsheet sets out four key areas for action to design coherent, long-term policy frameworks that support farm diversification: strategy and data, policy and funding alignment, implementation, and services and cooperation.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest projects

EIP-AGRI Operational Group | Completed

An automatized system of unmanned aerial vehicles to control tending of young forest stands

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
EIP-AGRI Operational Group | Completed

Implementation of the full handling cycle for an innovative use of forest resources in bioeconomy

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
EIP-AGRI Operational Group | Completed

Developing of mechanical protection means for young forest stands from sheep woll

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Latest good practice

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

Maalaisjärki Farm: Bold Investments by Young Farmers

  • CAP Implementation
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Gospodăria Nemeș logo
Project | 29 Jun 2026

Establishment of a Local Gastronomic Point in rural Romania

  • CAP Implementation