CAP Network Ireland

AKIS Coordination Bodies 4th General Assembly
2024-11-14 09:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
This is a two-day event, 14th and 15th of November at 09:00 – 11:30 on each day. The aim of the sessDeepen peer-to-peer and best practiceexchange on the role of advisors andinnovation support services in AKIS
– Share experiences between AKIS CBs
– Explore how to better integrate advisors andadvisory networks in the AKIS and how to use the results for AKIS Strategic Plans
– Analyse advisory measures in the AKIS Strategic Plans
– Networking

Organic food - good for farmers, workers, climate, and the environment
2024-11-15 08:15 - 12:00 | Hybrid
Hybrid event which focuses on the benefits of organic food and the critical role of public procurement in advancing sustainable practices

ARIA 2024 Award Ceremony
2024-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Brussels, Belgium
The Award Ceremony for the second edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards will take place on 4 December 2024 in Brussels. The theme of ARIA 2024 is ‘Empowering young people’, reflecting the National Networks’ priorities to promote youth empowerment.

EU CAP Network Assembly
2024-12-05 08:00 - 15:30 | Brussels, Belgium
The 3rd meeting of the EU CAP Network’s Assembly will take place in Brussels on 5 December 2024. The assembly is the main governance body of the EU CAP Network.

The objectives of this meeting are to:

– Provide policy updates on the CAP, relevant EU initiatives (Vision on Agriculture and Food) and Assembly Members activities;
– Update members about the activities of the EU CAP Network, including the EU CAP Network Steering Group and Subgroups, and the EU CAP Network’s Strategic Framework;
– Discuss the key role of networking related to implementation and evaluation of the CAP Strategic Plans, as well as promoting knowledge exchange and innovation;
– Discuss priority areas of action within the EU CAP Network.

EU Agri-Food Days 2024
2024-12-10 08:00 - 2024-12-12 16:00 | Brussels, Belgium
The EU-Agri Food Days is an annual event bringing together stakeholders from across the EU to discuss the latest agricultural trends, policy options, and market developments, as well as how research, innovation and digital technologies are shaping the European agriculture of today and tomorrow. This unmissable three-day event offers a unique platform for dialogue between EU agri-food system stakeholders, civil society, academia, and policymakers.

Preparing multi-actor projects in a co-creative way for Horizon Europe calls 2025
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
PREMIERE Project invites you to their skills-building webinar series which are intended to promote a deeper understanding of the requirements for multi-actor call for proposals in Horizon Europe.

These applied practice-oriented webinars are a platform for speakers to present a range of topics and lessons learned by addressing the proposal co-development process behind an effective collaborative methodology for facing needs and challenges and to co-create innovative solutions.

Looking into the 2024 Consumer Insights Report
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Join UK ORGANIC and Organic Research Centre for a deep dive into their 2024 Consumer Insights Report
Based on the latest data from the UKO & ORC Consumer Insights Report 2024, this session will examine where organic shoppers prefer to shop, how they navigate their purchasing decisions, and the key motivators driving their choices, such as health, sustainability, and ethical considerations.

Caring for Soils: Insights from EU Mission Soil Projects on Measurement, Monitoring, and Management
2024-12-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
SOILL-Startup organises with other projects under the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ the Webinar “Caring for Soils: Insights from EU Mission Soil Projects on Measurement, Monitoring, and Management”. The event spotlights innovative and current solutions for soil measuring, monitoring, and managing, by showcasing efforts and contribution of the EU Mission Soil projects.

Oxford Real Farming Conference
2025-01-09 09:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00 | Oxford/Online
The Oxford Real Farming Conference 2025 line-up will include 150 sessions in-person and 45+ sessions livestreamed from Oxford on 9 ““ 10 January 2025, with speakers from the UK and around the world addressing crucial issues and thought-provoking topics on agri-food systems.

Oxford Real Farming Conference
2025-01-09 09:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00 | Oxford/Online
The Oxford Real Farming Conference 2025 line-up will include 150 sessions in-person and 45+ sessions livestreamed from Oxford on 9 – 10 January 2025, with speakers from the UK and around the world addressing crucial issues and thought-provoking topics on agri-food systems.

1st meeting of the Thematic Group on the Economic Vulnerability of Farming
2025-01-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
The EU CAP Network, with the support of the”CAP Implementation Contact Point, organises up to five Thematic Groups per year, selecting members from a public expression of interest.
This will be the primary meeting of this particular Thematic Group and it will delve into the Economic Vulnerability of Farming in the EU.
Aims of the first TG meeting:

Discuss what we mean by the economic vulnerability of farming and identify the drivers of vulnerability.
Discuss how farm-based businesses are capitalising on the possibilities for overcoming the challenges associated with farming’s vulnerability.
Begin to consider the effectiveness of current CAP interventions/frameworks to address economic vulnerabilities.

1st meeting of the Thematic Group on the Economic Vulnerability of Farming
2025-01-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
The EU CAP Network, with the support of the CAP Implementation Contact Point, organises up to five Thematic Groups per year, selecting members from a public expression of interest.
This will be the primary meeting of this particular Thematic Group and it will delve into the Economic Vulnerability of Farming in the EU.
Aims of the first TG meeting:

Discuss what we mean by the economic vulnerability of farming and identify the drivers of vulnerability.
Discuss how farm-based businesses are capitalising on the possibilities for overcoming the challenges associated with farming’s vulnerability.
Begin to consider the effectiveness of current CAP interventions/frameworks to address economic vulnerabilities.

2nd EU CAP Network workshop 'National networking for innovation and knowledge exchange'
2025-01-29 08:00 - 2025-01-30 14:00 | Reims, France
The overall aim of this workshop is to create opportunities for inspirational exchange and peer-to-peer learning on experiences, approaches, and good practices in networking for innovation and knowledge exchange. This will build on the capacities of all participants and all potential AKIS tools in the CAP Strategic Plans, and include synergies with Horizon projects.

2nd EU CAP Network workshop ‘National networking for innovation and knowledge exchange’
2025-01-29 08:00 - 2025-01-30 14:00 | Reims, France

EU CAP Network workshop on Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN)
2025-02-12 08:00 - 14:30 | L42 Business Center – Brussels, Belgium
The Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) is a new initiative launched by the European Commission to improve the collection and use of farm-level sustainability data across the EU.
This workshop will bring together liaison agencies, CAP managers and evaluators to improve awareness and understanding of FSDN. It will give a platform to exchange on challenges and good experiences in providing comprehensive data on farm sustainability.

EU CAP Network seminar 'Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in farming and forestry'
2025-02-19 07:00 - 2025-02-20 14:00 | Utrecht, Netherlands
The EU CAP Network seminar ‘Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in farming and forestry’ will take place from Wednesday 19 to Thursday 20 February 2025.
The”main objective”of the seminar is to demonstrate practical technologies that can enhance productivity and sustainability in farming and forestry. The seminar also aims to facilitate knowledge exchange on the latest advancements, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. By showcasing real-world examples and providing networking opportunities, the seminar is set to empower participants with actionable insights and connections for integrating robotics and AI into their operations.

EU CAP Network seminar ‘Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in farming and forestry’
2025-02-19 07:00 - 2025-02-20 14:00 | Utrecht, Netherlands
The EU CAP Network seminar ‘Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in farming and forestry’ will take place from Wednesday 19 to Thursday 20 February 2025.
The main objective of the seminar is to demonstrate practical technologies that can enhance productivity and sustainability in farming and forestry. The seminar also aims to facilitate knowledge exchange on the latest advancements, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. By showcasing real-world examples and providing networking opportunities, the seminar is set to empower participants with actionable insights and connections for integrating robotics and AI into their operations.

EU CAP Network's 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
2025-02-26 08:00 - 15:30 | EU CAP Network premises – Brussels, Belgium
This Thematic Group (TG) will reflect on existing narratives about farmers and the broader societal value produced by farmers. These can include individual, family, or community-based farmers, with diverse sizes of farms, and conventional or organic farming practices. The main goal of the TG is to facilitate the recognition of the multiple roles of farmers in rural communities and explore how to raise awareness about them.
Aims of the first TG meeting:

To jointly explore wider societal contributions of farmers as well as existing narratives about farming.
To collect insights, experiences, good practice examples and innovative ideas on how the role of farmers could be better recognised.
To share relevant examples and case studies from across the EU.
To discuss the next steps of the TG (in-between meetings and second TG meeting).

EU CAP Network's 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Valuing Farmers' Wider Contributions to Society
2025-02-26 08:00 - 15:30 | EU CAP Network premises – Brussels, Belgium

Preparing multi-actor projects in a co-creative way for forthcoming Cluster 6 Horizon Europe calls
2025-02-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join the PREMIERE Brokerage Event to explore opportunities for preparing impactful multi-actor projects under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6 calls (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment). This event is designed to provide participants with insights into the multi-actor approach, showcase tools and support available through the PREMIERE project, and facilitate networking to build strong consortia.
