
EU CAP Network Magazine - Issue 3
The third edition of the EU CAP Network magazine highlights the economic, social and environmental dimensions of climate adaptation, along with sustainable ways of empowering farmers, foresters and rural communities to become more climate-resilient.
Latest News
Setting the scene for the future of EU agriculture
The year has started with a series of important strategic announcements and actions from the European Commission to set the scene for the future of agriculture.
- CAP Implementation


Have your say on the next EU long-term budget
The European Commission has launched a Europe-wide outreach campaign encouraging all stakeholders, institutions and citizens to have their say on the next Multiannual Financial Framework.
- CAP Implementation

Young farmers, what are the challenges to accessing the farming sector? Have your say!
Young farmers are invited to answer a survey as a part of a study on generational renewal in agriculture. You can participate until 24 March!
- Evaluation

Evaluating CAP simplification: Member States are embracing the challenge within CAP Strategic Plans
The report from the eighth Good Practice Workshop in Budapest offers insights on how to improve the assessment of administrative burden and overregulation.
- Evaluation
Upcoming Events
Social security and the “social safety net” in farming and impacts on occupational safety and health
- CAP Implementation
- Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Latest publications

Assessment of sectoral support within the CAP
The Thematic Report, resulting from a Thematic Working Group which ran in 2024, provides inspiration and ideas for how sectoral support can be evaluated on its own or as part of an assessment of the Specific Objectives and/or evaluation element of the CAP.
- Evaluation
Roots in nature: local projects bringing hope and change
Discover how three finalists of the 2019 Rural Inspiration Awards in the Environment and Climate Action category have been gradually transforming rural landscapes, lives and livelihoods, for a lasting impact on communities and ecosystems alike.
- CAP Implementation

3rd meeting of the EU CAP Network’s Assembly – report
The third meeting of the EU CAP Network's Assembly offered its members updates on policy and on national and EU-level activities related to CAP networking, evaluation, and innovation and knowledge exchange.
- CAP Implementation
Support to

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.
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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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Evaluation
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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