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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17 Apr 2024

Farm income support – new Policy Insights publication

A new Policy Insights article confirms that more than 60% of the CAP budget provides income support for EU farmers through direct payments and funds for farms in areas with constraints.

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05 Apr 2024

Vote for the Natura 2000 Award 2024!

The European Commission has announced the 27 finalists for the Natura 2000 Award - now the European Citizens’ Award is open! Show your support for your favorite initiative and cast your vote by 25 April.

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Event Reports |

Highlights report - 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Supporting the Mental Health of Farmers and Farming Communities

The first Thematic Group meeting allowed members to discuss the root causes of mental health issues faced by farmers and farming communities, to learn from practical initiatives across the EU and discuss the next steps of the TG.

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Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation report on LEADER in the Community of Madrid

This study focuses on LEADER and recommendations that could improve the process of programming and selecting participatory Local Development Strategies in the 2023-2027 CAP programming period.

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Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of the agri-environment and climate measures of the Lithuanian Rural Development Programme

The aim of the study is to assess Measure 10 on agri-environment and climate for the programming period 2014–2020.

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