CAP Network Ireland

Closing Date: Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects for 2025/2026
2025-04-08 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
This public call for innovative projects will support and highlight the environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry, forests and timber products.

Applications may be emailed to ForestrySupportFunding@agriculture.gov.ie.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 28 April 2025.

Improving Water Quality on Farms & At Home
2025-04-08 17:00 | Pearse’s Cultural Centre, Conamara, Ros Muc, Co. Galway
ACRES West Connacht are hosting a series of free local talks covering a range of topics with Guest Speakers.

This particular event will focus on Improving Water Quality on Farms & At Home.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Athlone
2025-04-08 10:00 - 16:30 | Athlone Springs Hotel, Co. Roscommon
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is hosting a series of in-person Farmer Clinics to assist farmers in making their applications online for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes.
Staff from DAFM will be in attendance to provide one-to-one support to assist farmers to submit their scheme applications well in advance of the closing date of 15 May 2025.
These clinics are particularly useful for farmers who do not have an FAS approved advisor to assist them with their application.

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.

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.

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.

Barn Owl Public Information Evening
2025-04-03 19:00 | Lissycasey Community Hall, Lissycasey, Co. Clare.
An evening talk by the Barn Owl Project, an initiative set up by John Carrig to help with the conservation of Barn Owls in Ireland.
Attendance is free and all are welcome.
Queries to (085) 8009872.

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.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Oranmore
2025-04-02 10:00 - 16:30 | Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Co. Galway

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.

Future Beef Webinar: The Latest Technologies & How to Use Them Properly
2025-04-01 20:00 | Online
The webinar, which will be chaired by Aisling Molloy, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor will cover topics such as synchronization in cattle breeding, sexed semen, embryo transfer, and a real-world experience with AI & synchronization.
What You’ll Learn

Synchronization in Cattle Breeding – Why use synchronization? Learn about its benefits, animal selection, timing, procedures, costs, and success rates with expert insights from Professor David Kenny, Head of Animal & Bioscience Department, Teagasc
Sexed Semen – Should you reduce the number of heifers bred or maximize the number of bulls? Get the facts on optimizing your breeding strategy
Embryo Transfer – What is embryo transfer? Understand its pros, cons, pitfalls, and costs with expert Daire Markham from Embryos Ireland
Real-World Experience with AI & Synchronization – Billy Fraher, Teagasc Kildalton Technician, shares his 20+ years of experience in AI, synchronization, and sexed semen usage at Kildalton College and his own farm.

Future Beef Webinar: The Latest Technologies & How to Use Them Properly
2025-04-01 20:00 | Online
The webinar, which will be chaired by Aisling Molloy, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor will cover topics such as synchronization in cattle breeding, sexed semen, embryo transfer, and a real-world experience with AI & synchronization.
What You’ll Learn

Synchronization in Cattle Breeding ““ Why use synchronization? Learn about its benefits, animal selection, timing, procedures, costs, and success rates with expert insights from Professor David Kenny, Head of Animal & Bioscience Department, Teagasc
Sexed Semen ““ Should you reduce the number of heifers bred or maximize the number of bulls? Get the facts on optimizing your breeding strategy
Embryo Transfer ““ What is embryo transfer? Understand its pros, cons, pitfalls, and costs with expert Daire Markham from Embryos Ireland
Real-World Experience with AI & Synchronization ““ Billy Fraher, Teagasc Kildalton Technician, shares his 20+ years of experience in AI, synchronization, and sexed semen usage at Kildalton College and his own farm.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Ennis
2025-04-01 10:00 - 16:30 | Woodstock Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare

Deadline: ACRES Hedgerow And Tree Planting
2025-03-31 00:00
Hedgerow and tree planting requirements under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have been extended to March 31st.

Signpost Series Webinar: Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow
2025-03-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow. It will feature guest speaker Flo Blackbourn, Manager, Curlew Action UK.

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 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.
