Meet ARIA 2024 winners!
Discover the six winners of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards! Get a glimpse of the exciting ceremony held on 4 December and discover outstanding CAP-funded projects that are truly making a difference for European rural areas.
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Assessment of results-based interventions
Experts analysed examples of result-based interventions in EU countries and outside the EU. They highlighted the role of evaluation in designing these interventions to protect the environment.
Common Network Statistics get a makeover
The latest Common Network Statistics (CNS) report is now also available as an appealing infographic that highlights key information on the National Networks’ activities across the EU in 2023.
Much to digest from the 4th agri-food Forum
Many EU CAP Network activities are bringing agri-food chain stakeholders together, creating opportunities for dialogue and better use of CAP tools to improve the way we produce and consume food.
Monitoring the progress of the RDPs 2014-2020
The latest monitoring summaries show the progress of the Rural Development Programmes 2014-2020 and provide the most up-to-date information on the RDP monitoring indicators.
Latest publications
Generational renewal in the agricultural sector and young farmers
A deep dive into the assessment of barriers to entering the agricultural sector and support for young farmers through the findings of Member States' evaluations.
Assessing simplification of the CAP for beneficiaries and administrations
This report summarises the conclusions of the Good Practice Workshop that took place in Budapest on 7-8 November 2024 gathering 91 participants from 26 Member States.
Highlights report - 4th meeting of the Forum on Best Practices in the Agri-Food Supply Chain
Discussions and thought-provoking presentations at the Forum enabled participants to explore how strategic business relationships, cooperation and the business benefit to producers in the value chain.
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CAP Implementation
As an integral part of the EU CAP Network, the CAP Implementation Contact Point supports and coordinates networking activities relating to the design and implementation of the CAP’s strategic plans.
Find out moreInnovation & 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.
Find out moreEvaluation
The European Evaluation Helpdesk for the CAP provides tailored support to EU Member States and the European Commission in their evaluations of agriculture and rural development policy.
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LEADER
LEADER is a local development method which has been used for 30 years to engage local actors in the design and delivery of strategies, decision-making and resource allocation for the development of their rural areas.
Find out moreNational networks
National CAP networks have a key role in steering and driving forward policy as well as promoting stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing and capacity building for EU Member States and other actors.
Find out moreLAG Directory
The EU CAP Network LAG Directory brings together in one place the contact details for the new LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) created in the 2023-2027 programming period.
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