In this section, we present a curated collection of real practices followed by European Union Member States, organized around specific themes. Each theme offers a glimpse into innovative approaches, successful interventions, and best practices implemented by Member States within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS). From sustainable farming techniques to rural development initiatives, these real-world examples demonstrate the diversity and effectiveness of strategies employed by EU countries to address agricultural challenges, promote resilience, and foster socio-economic growth in rural communities. Explore these thematic showcases to gain inspiration, insights, and practical knowledge for advancing agricultural sustainability and innovation across Europe.
One of the tasks of the CAP Networks is to promote and facilitate the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and innovations. Indeed, this became more and more necessary since the time of implementation of the EIP-Agri initiative that, already through the Rural development programmes 2014-2022 (RDP...
4. Organizing CAP networks
The CAP Strategy identifies the modernisation of the agri-food sectors as a horizontal objective, through the promotion of knowledge creation and sharing, as well as innovation and digitalisation in agricultural and rural areas. Since 2023, EU Member States are setting up the CAP Networks to promote...
4. Organizing CAP networks
Under the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plans, Managing Authorities planned a mix of interventions aiming at strengthening farm advice and fostering all advisors’ interconnection within AKIS. One of the novelties of this set of interventions is the back office, that aims at providing information and speci...
5. Back-office
Under the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plans, Managing Authorities planned a mix of interventions aiming at strengthening farm advice and fostering all advisors’ interconnection within AKIS. One of the novelties of this set of interventions is the back office, that aims at providing innovation support an...
5. Back-office
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