EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards

The winners of the EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards 2024 for Operational Groups were announced during an awards ceremony which was part of the EU CAP Network Conference ‘EIP-AGRI Operational Groups: Innovation in practice’ which took place on 7 May 2024 in Estoril (Portugal)

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Press release | 03 May 2024

Enhancing synergies between bees and agriculture in Germany

DAFA (German Agricultural Research Alliance) set a strategy to improve the conditions for domesticated and wild pollinators and biodiversity.

Close up view of the working bees on honey cells
Beekeeper is working with bees and beehives on the apiary.
Press release | 03 May 2024

Horizon projects on pollinators

There are many Horizon projects carrying out research supporting bees and other pollinators.

Fields with high-diversity landscape features
03 May 2024

Pollinators and Innovation and Knowledge exchange

Discover Focus Groups, workshops, videos, articles and more related to pollinators

Male and female farmers work together in the orchard
03 May 2024

Operational Groups working on topics related to pollinators

Browse the EIP-AGRI database for Operational Groups protecting pollinators.

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Organic layer and topsoil of a Vertisol in a spruce forest
Member State Evaluation |

Study on soil erosion impacts and soil management, carbon conservation and carbon sequestration in agriculture and forestry 

The evaluation aims to assess the contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration, as well as promoting sustainable energy.

Irish Cows and Calf
Member State Evaluation |

Review of Ireland's 2015-2021 Beef Data Genomics Programme

Since 2015, Ireland has put in place a 'Beef Data Genomics Programme'. Following a previous study carried out in 2019, the current analysis aims to update the previous findings, which highlighted positive gains towards objectives, and inform any potential new scheme designed for the next CAP.

Houses at the Coast of Ireland
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

The evaluation analysed the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme which is designed to value traditional farm buildings by supporting their restoration for renewed agricultural use.

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Enhancing food security under changing weather patterns: farm adaptation

Innovation & knowledge exchange | EIP-AGRI

'Innovation & knowledge exchange | EIP-AGRI’'s role is to facilitate communication and cooperation between those with a keen interest in sharing knowledge and innovative ideas for sustainable agriculture, forestry and rural areas.

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