CAP Network Ireland

Apprenticeships in Horticulture Webinar Series - May
2025-05-30 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
Part of a series of informative sessions where you can learn all about apprenticeship opportunities in the exciting field of horticulture.

Expert speakers will cover different topics in each webinar; such as hands-on training, industry certifications, and career pathways. The webinars take place each month from 12:45pm – 1:30pm on the final Friday of each month.

Whether you’re a budding gardener or a seasoned pro, this series is suitable for anyone interested in growing their career in horticulture.

Agrifood Policy Conference
2025-06-03 13:00 - 17:00 | EU District, Brussels, Belgium
Conference focused on navigating the future of agriculture and food.

Bog Restoration Walk and Talk
2025-06-04 10:30 - 13:30 | Connemara National Park Information Centre, Letterfrack. Co. Galway
Celebrate Connemara Bog Week by joining a Bog Restoration Walk and Talk hosted by The Dulra Team & LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature. The event will showcase restoration techniques on a recently restored blanket bog.

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Camross Community, Camross, Co Laois
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The first one will take place on 4 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.

EU CAP Network Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) - 9th meeting
2025-06-05 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels, Belgium
The ninth meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) will be held in Brussels on Thursday 5 June 2025.
The SoIKE offers a platform to:

identify common issues, good practices and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, related to training and advice, and to innovation and knowledge exchange | EIP-AGRI;
support the implementation of the AKIS strategic approach, and facilitate networking and exchanges between AKIS actors, including transnational initiatives of Operational Group projects;
provide input for the work programme of the EU CAP Network, in particular of the Support Facility for Innovation and Knowledge Exchange | EIP-AGRI.

SoIKE meetings are by invitation only. Invitations are sent to the organisations that are represented in the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange.

‘Agriculture and Climate Change: Science into Action’ Conference
2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:30 | Printworks Conference Centre, Dublin Castle, Co. Dublin
‘Agriculture & Climate Change: Science into Action’ is a national conference hosted by The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with the purpose to address the relationship between agriculture and climate change, focussing particularly on scientific updates and implementation on farms of climate mitigation practice.

'Agriculture and Climate Change: Science into Action' Conference
2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:30 | Printworks Conference Centre, Dublin Castle, Co. Dublin

Peatlands for Prosperity On-Farm Training
2025-06-05 09:30 - 13:30 | Theme Builder Layout
Are you a farmer, landowner, or community member with peatlands on your land? Join this hands-on training session designed to show how restored and well-managed peatlands can benefit your land, your livelihood, and your legacy.
– Learn practical restoration techniques
– Understand funding opportunities and support
– See real-life results from local farms
– Connect with peers and experts in peatland management

Sheep 2025 - Webinar
2025-06-05 20:00 | Online
This webinar will give viewers a flavour of what they can expect to see and hear at the Sheep 2025 Open Day – which takes place on Saturday, 21 June in Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway.

The webinar will be chaired by Dr. Philip Creighton, Teagasc Sheep Enterprise Leader and will cover:
Overview of the event
Michael Gottstein, Head of the Teagasc Sheep Knowledge Transfer Department

Health ““ Lameness/ Hill Sheep
Dr. Frank Campion, Teagasc Researcher

Forages/ Grassland
Sarah Woodmartin, Teagasc Researcher

Breeding/ Genetics
Dr Nóirín McHugh, Teagasc Researcher

National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme Deadline
2025-06-09 00:00
The €4 million National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS), a new initiative aimed at supporting farmers diversify their herd into beef, was recently launched.

Farmers can submit their applications online via agfood.ie. The application window closes at midnight on Thursday, 15 May 2025. However, late applications will be accepted””subject to payment deductions””until midnight on Monday, 9 June 2025.

Farming for Water EIP Information event
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
The event will highlight the benefits of the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP) which is open to farmers where targeted water quality improvements are needed.

For more please contact Aidan at 029-60633 or Email Aidan.Suart@irdduhallow.com.

Network to Innovate - From Field to Fork: Exploring Estonia's Open Farm Day
2025-06-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
This workshop will spotlight Estonia’s national rural and agricultural promotional campaign “Open Farm Day”, which has become one of the country’s most successful public engagement events. First launched in 2015, the campaign will celebrate its 11th edition in 2025, taking place on July 12″“13.

During the workshop, the Estonian organizing team will present the key components behind the event’s success. They will talk about their responsibilities and share insights into planning, coordination, and communication. Additionally, some participating farms will share their perspectives on what motivates them to take part and what they believe contributes most to the campaign’s impact.

This session will be valuable for anyone interested in rural communication, event management, community engagement, and agricultural tourism. Whether you are planning a similar event or simply wish to understand how to mobilize a nationwide audience around rural life, this workshop offers practical takeaways and inspiration.

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-10 16:30 - 19:00 | Schemes
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The second one will take place on 10 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Schemes
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The third one will take place on 11 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.

2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Effective Approaches for Simplification within the CAP
2025-06-12 08:00 - 15:00 | Brussels, Belgium
Organised by the EU CAP Network, the aims of the second Thematic Group meeting include, to:

– Review key insights gathered from the activities of the TG to date.
– Develop and share approaches on how to overcome complexity or administrative burden in main focus areas not discussed during the 1st TG meeting.
– Reflect on solutions developed and explore the potential for scaling up best practices.

Rural proofing: looking at policies through the rural lens
2025-06-12 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels, Belgium
Organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, this event will explore measures that can be taken to efficiently implement the rural proofing mechanism at EU, national, and regional levels. It will enable peer exchange and reflection and develop proposals and recommendations for policymakers.

Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event
2025-06-12 10:00 - 17:00 | cap-network-ireland
Teagasc, in collaboration with The Heritage Council is hosting an Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event on Thursday, 12 June from 10am – 5pm in County Arms Hotel and Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly.

During the event, groups will visit the meadow in Birr Castle Demesne for grassland species identification, scoring and management with Teagasc staff and Local Authority Biodiversity Officers.

Booking is essential.

Good Practice Workshop: Assessment of environmental impacts of the CAP
2025-06-12 11:00 - 2025-06-13 16:00 | Wyndham Hannover Atrium – Hannover, Germany
The EU CAP Network, supported by the European Evaluation Helpdesk for the CAP, is organising the tenth Good Practice Workshop on assessing the environmental impacts of the CAP in Hanover, Germany, on 12 – 13 June. This workshop focuses on the possibilities of using big data and different data sources for assessing the environmental impacts of the CAP.

Good Practice Workshop: Assessment of environmental impacts of the CAP
2025-06-12 11:00 - 2025-06-13 16:00 | Wyndham Hannover Atrium – Hannover, Germany
The EU CAP Network, supported by the European Evaluation Helpdesk for the CAP, is organising the tenth Good Practice Workshop on assessing the environmental impacts of the CAP in Hanover, Germany, on 12 ““ 13 June. This workshop focuses on the possibilities of using big data and different data sources for assessing the environmental impacts of the CAP.

Rural Youth in Decision-Making Webinar
2025-06-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Explore how young people are influencing decisions and shaping the future of rural areas across Europe. You’ll hear directly from youth involved in local councils, LAGs, and rural associations.
What to expect:
– Introduction to the LEADER European Youth Community and how to get involved
– Key results from recent survey on youth and rural development
– Roundtable talks with inspiring young leaders from Spain, France, Poland, and Croatia

Our Rural Future 2026-2030 Public Consultation Meeting, Charleville
2025-06-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co. Cork
The Department of Rural and Community Development is holding a public consultation event to inform the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy for the period 2026-2030.

The consultation workshop will allow stakeholders and members of the public to discuss:

– The opportunities available to rural Ireland in the next 5 years, and what steps need to be taken in order to realise these opportunities?

– The challenges facing rural Ireland in the next 5 years, and what solutions are needed to address these challenges?

Our Rural Future 2026-2030 Public Consultation Meeting, Charleville
2025-06-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co. Cork
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is holding a public consultation event to inform the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy for the period 2026-2030.

The consultation workshop will allow stakeholders and members of the public to discuss:

– The opportunities available to rural Ireland in the next 5 years, and what steps need to be taken in order to realise these opportunities?

– The challenges facing rural Ireland in the next 5 years, and what solutions are needed to address these challenges?

EU CAP Network Seminar ‘On-farm demonstrations for peer-to-peer learning & innovation’
2025-06-17 08:00 - 2025-06-18 16:00 | Venice, Italy
The EU CAP Network Seminar ‘On-farm demonstrations for peer-to-peer learning & innovation’ will be held on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 June 2025.

The main objectives of the seminar are to promote the use of on-farm demonstrations as an essential tool for peer-to-peer learning and to improve the setting up and visibility of demonstration farms, as well as to foster their networks and connections with other relevant initiatives.

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co Wicklow
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The fourth one will take place on 17 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.
