CAP Network Ireland

Grass Ceiling Workshop on 'Public Policy Initiatives Supporting Rural Women and Farmers'
2025-03-24 09:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
European Policy Forum, hosted by GRASS Ceiling, on 24 March.

EU CAP Network's Thematic Group Meeting on Valuing Farmers' Wider Contributions to Society
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
The focus of this online meeting will be on Strengthening the Connection of Farmers with Society.

EU CAP Network's Thematic Group Meeting on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Online

FLIARA - Empowering Rural Communities: Gender Equality and Innovation in Action
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
The FLIARA project invites you to an inspiring event that explores the intersection of gender equality, rural development, and innovation. This event will bring together leading researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to discuss key challenges and opportunities for women-led initiatives in agriculture and rural areas.

EU CAP Network's 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Effective Approaches for Simplification within the CAP
2025-04-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
This will be the first meeting of the Thematic Group on Effective Approaches for Simplification within the CAP.
Aims of the first TG meeting:

– Take stock of challenges faced by beneficiaries and administrations when implementing CSPs (in relation to e.g. application process, implementation, reporting and controls).
– Begin to explore responses on how to overcome complexity or administrative burden without undermining the CAP’s objectives or creating trade-offs.
– Identify the main areas of interest for further in-depth discussion.

CBE JU Info Day 2025
2025-04-03 07:00 - 16:00 | Charlemagne building, Brussels
The event is an opportunity to gain insights into the CBE JU (Circular Bio-based European Joint Undertaking) 2025 call for project proposals and to have a better understanding of:

– The submission & evaluation of proposals
– Call management rules & conditions
– How to write a good CBE JU proposal

One-to-one networking meetings will take place throughout the day.

The event can also be followed online.

Plant Health in Focus: raising awareness of regulated and emerging pests for professionals and the public
2025-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
The EPPO OEPP (European & Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation) will host a plant health webinar, ‘Plant Health in Focus: Raising Awareness of Regulated and Emerging Pests for Professionals and the Public’, this Friday at 9am.

EU CAP Network's 2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Economic Vulnerability of Farming
2025-04-08 07:30 - 15:00 | Brussels, Belgium
This will be the second meeting of the Thematic Group on Economic Vulnerability of Farming.

Meeting aim:

To develop and share approaches for addressing the economic vulnerability of farming, especially with regard to risk management that may also inform CAP implementation.

Network to Innovate - Agroforestry
2025-04-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
The latest ‘Network to Innovate’ webinar, organised by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Poland, will focus on Agroforestry. For this edition, the team will partner with the FOREST4EU and AF4EU Horizon Europe projects.

The first part of the event will feature three inspiring presentations on the topic of agroforestry. Following these presentations, there will time for discussion allowing participants to pose their questions of the speakers.

Attracting Investments in Rural Areas: Lessons from Indigenous Communities
2025-04-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
This webinar will focus on advancing Indigenous partnerships in the development of major projects in rural areas. It will highlight how Indigenous leadership, equitable partnerships, and meaningful engagement can drive more sustainable, inclusive, and successful project outcomes.

EU CAP Network's Thematic Group Meeting on Valuing Farmers' Wider Contributions to Society
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
The focus of this online meeting will be on Rebranding Farming as an Attractive Career Choice for Younger Generations.

EU CAP Network's Thematic Group Meeting on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Online

EU CAP Network Brokerage Event
2025-04-29 11:30 - 2025-04-30 13:30 | Prague, Czech Republic
The EU CAP Network brokerage event ‘Partnering for innovation with impact in agriculture and rural areas’ will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April 2025.

Acting for the rural vision: making a commitment for vibrant rural areas visible
2025-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
This one-hour, online info session is intended for Rural Pact Community members and other interested individuals and organisations.

Bridging Private and Public Funding for Women Innovators in Agriculture and Rural Areas
2025-04-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
The FLIARA project invites you to this special online event exploring one of the most pressing challenges faced by women innovators in agriculture and rural areas: access to finance.

Format: Online (open to everyone)

EU CAP Network Meeting of the Thematic Group on Valuing Farmers' Wider Contributions to Society
2025-05-06 08:00 - 15:30 | Brussels, Belgium
In-person meeting of the Thematic Group on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society.
Meeting aims:

To review outcomes of the TG work undertaken since 1st TG meeting.
To jointly explore what can help to improve the public perception of farming and how the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could contribute to better recognition of farming.
To discuss methods contributing to valuing farmers’ wider contributions, including storytelling practices and relevant policies supporting farmer’s promotion.
To develop actionable proposals on efficient communication about farming, resulting in improved attractiveness of farming profession.

Network to Innovate: AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space
2025-05-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
The online workshop, “AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space”will take place on May 06th, 2025. It is organized by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Poland and Sweden. This workshop is a great opportunity to connect with others in the field, share knowledge, and potentially create new partnerships.

Network to Innovate: AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space
2025-05-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
The online workshop, “AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space” will take place on May 06th, 2025. It is organized by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Poland and Sweden. This workshop is a great opportunity to connect with others in the field, share knowledge, and potentially create new partnerships.
