Sustainability
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Sustainability

The Common Agricultural Policy combines social, economic and environmental approaches to help achieve sustainable farming and forestry systems and vibrant rural areas in the EU.

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Fox Covert family farm in Ireland - shortlisted at ARIA 2025
23 Apr 2026

National Networks support rural women

A glimpse into the work of some National Networks that are helping rural women connect with and learn from each other to overcome barriers and make rural areas better prepared for the future.

  • CAP Implementation
A man carrying a child in his arms is walking across a field
01 Apr 2026

Spotlight on generational renewal: new Agrinnovation magazine now out!

The twelfth edition of the EU CAP Network's annual Agrinnovation magazine highlights how innovation and knowledge exchange can support generational renewal in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural communities.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Woman Buying Fresh Fruit And Vegetables In Sustainable Plastic Free Grocery Store
27 Mar 2026

Assessment of CAP support on organic farming

This Thematic Working Group will develop practical guidance to help Managing Authorities and evaluators assess how CAP Strategic Plans support the economic sustainability of organic farming.

  • Evaluation

Upcoming events

Seminar

From Practice to Real Life through Sustainable and Circular Solutions

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Conference

2nd Pan-European Conference: Green Nudges in Agriculture and Forestry

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

Co-Creating Policy Recommendations for a Rural Bioeconomy

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

Group picture at the 2nd meeting of the TG Livestock
Event Reports |

2nd Thematic Group meeting on the CAP's Role in Supporting Sustainable and Competitive Livestock Systems

The Thematic Group (TG) meeting focused on developing concrete actions to improve the sustainability of livestock systems and explore the role of policy in this regard. Discussions built on outcomes of the first meeting and two informal discussions among TG members. Participants also visited the farm Companhia das Lezírias to gain insights into extensive livestock management in montado systems.

  • CAP Implementation
EU CAP Network cross-visits for EIP-AGRI Operational Groups
Brochures |

EU CAP Network cross-visits for EIP-AGRI Operational Groups

This brochure highlights inspiring examples and experiences from previous EU CAP Network cross-visits and explains how to get involved.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Young women identified as farm successors by CAP project in Sweden
Policy Insights |

Empowering rural women through networking

When rural women connect, confidence grows, opportunities multiply, and communities become more resilient. Across Europe, networking is a powerful tool for turning CAP ambitions into real-world impact.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest projects

EIP-AGRI Operational Group

Application of bioactive substances and forest by-products in fruit processing and organic farming

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI

Latest good practice

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Project | 02 Apr 2026

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

  • CAP Implementation
Machinery for processing and shorting large quantities of vegetables