Socio-economic Impacts
Topic

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

Portrait of a young female farmer standing with her arms crossed while working on the farm
26 Mar 2026

Assessing generational renewal strategies within and beyond the CAP

A new Thematic Working Group will develop a practical, integrated toolbox to help managing authorities and evaluators assess how CAP and related national or regional policies support generational renewal in agriculture.

  • Evaluation
Combine harvester harvests ripe wheat
26 Mar 2026

Assessing CAP contribution to competitiveness

Understanding the drivers and components of agri-food competitiveness is essential for building a smarter, future-proof sector. This new Thematic Working Group brings together experts to clarify how competitiveness can be assessed.

  • Evaluation
Farming 4.0
23 Jan 2026

Capacity-building event on assessing digitalisation under CAP Strategic Plans

An online event explored how CAP digitalisation can be better understood and assessed within CAP Strategic Plans, building on a newly published thematic report.

  • Evaluation

Upcoming events

Thematic Group meeting

2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Farm Diversification

  • CAP Implementation
Calendar

Latest publications

Thematic Group on Just Transition    in the Agri-Food System: the Role of the CAP
Event Reports |

1st Thematic Group meeting on Just Transition in the Agri-Food System: the Role of the CAP

The Thematic Group (TG) meeting provided a first opportunity to discuss what a just transition in the agri-food system should look like and what changes are needed to make it possible.

  • CAP Implementation
From farm to yarn – Finnish wool producer applies fully circular model
Press Articles |

From farm to yarn – Finnish wool producer applies fully circular model

Organic sheep farm in Finland produces high-quality wool with a low carbon footprint, carrying out the entire process on the farm.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
CAP Evaluation Insights: Farm competitiveness and market orientation
Evaluation Expert Insights |

CAP Evaluation Insights: Farm competitiveness and market orientation

Strengthening the competitiveness of the agri‑food sector has long been a core objective of the CAP. The analysis of Member States’ CAP evaluations provides valuable insights into the progress achieved so far.

  • Evaluation

Latest projects

Research and innovation | Ongoing

Informed Decision-Making for Agroforestry Systems in Africa through a Network of Living Labs

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

Resource-efficient and sustainable beekeeping for a sustainable future

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Latest good practice

Cretan cheese packaged
ALA Řepníky Logo
Project | 02 Apr 2026

Modernisation of cattle breeding at ALA, a.s. Řepníky

  • CAP Implementation
Farmer with cows on farm
Inspirational Idea | 01 Apr 2026

‘Determination, confidence and flexibility’ essential for new entrants to ensure successful takeover

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI