Webinar 'Territorial instruments (LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments, and Smart Villages): lessons for the future'
2026-04-22 08:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
This Good Practice Webinar, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, will explore how territorial instruments and approaches work in practice. It will showcase successful experiences from across rural Europe and share insights and lessons that can inform future implementation.
This is targeted at public authorities at national, regional and local levels, programme designers and implementers, and promoters of territorial instruments, including potential local project holders, and local, regional and national private and public actors.

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Limerick (Adare)
2026-04-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will host a series of 16 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.
Farmer only clinics will be supported by Department staff and will be particularly useful for farmers who do not have an FAS approved advisor to assist them with their application. No registration required.
Farmers planning to attend the clinics must bring details of their MyAgFood.ie account and the mobile phone used for login, and details of herd number, PPSN etc to verify their identity.

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Leitrim (Carrick-on-Shannon)
2026-04-28 10:00 - 16:30 | The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Monaghan (Carrickmacross)
2026-04-29 10:00 - 16:30 | The Shirley Arms, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Wexford (Gorey)
2026-04-30 10:00 - 16:30 | Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Galway (Tuam)
2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:30 | Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway

FUTURAL EU Rural Innovation Forum – From smart villages to smart rural futures: experiences from the Baltic region
2026-05-05 10:00 - 2026-05-06 12:00 | Jonava Cultural Centre – Jonava, Lithuania
Join the second EU Rural Innovation Forum (EU-RIF) which will review progress, experiences and lessons learned from the planning and implementation of smart villages in the Baltic region, showcase hands-on examples and reflect on how these initiatives can be strengthened in the future.

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Cork (Mitchelstown)
2026-05-06 10:00 - 16:30 | Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Farm Diversification
2026-05-06 11:00 - 2026-05-07 13:00 | Palazzo Valentini – Rome, Italy
The Thematic Group on Farm Diversification explores the opportunities and challenges for farm diversification in the EU, shares examples that illustrate the success factors for effective farm diversification, and assesses the effectiveness of current CAP interventions and wider policy frameworks for supporting farm diversification.
The aims of the second TG meeting include:

Continue to assess the effectiveness of the CAP & wider policy frameworks for farm diversification.
Develop proposals on policies & support mechanisms for diversification.

Farmer BISS Clinics 2026 - Kerry (Killarney)
2026-05-07 10:00 - 16:30 | Randles Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry

EU CAP Network’s Steering Group - 6th Meeting
2026-05-12 08:00 - 16:00 | EU CAP Network premises – Brussels, Belgium
The sixth meeting of the EU CAP Network’s Steering Group will take place on 12 May 2026 in Brussels.

The Steering Group is one of the main governance bodies of the European CAP Network alongside the Assembly. It follows up on the work of the EU CAP Network; in particular, it ensures good coordination of the thematic work of the Network.

EU CAP Network conference 'Water resilience in agriculture: innovation in practice'
2026-05-19 11:00 - 2026-05-21 15:30 | Hamburg, Germany
The EU CAP Network conference ‘Water resilience in agriculture: innovation in practice’ will take place from Tuesday, 19 May, to Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Main event objectives:

showcase innovative solutions and practices developed by EU projects (EIP-AGRI Operational Groups, Horizon Europe, LIFE, and others), boosting the exchange of promising knowledge and innovations
learn from innovative solutions and practices developed by these projects and foster their further dissemination
encourage the uptake and scaling-up of existing solutions and practices by promoting examples of successful adoption and by identifying opportunities for broader implementation
promote networking for innovation in the field of water resilience in agriculture and forestry, by identifying opportunities and tools for collaboration
collect knowledge gaps and research needs derived from practical experiences in the field.

Signpost Series: Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland?
2026-05-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland?.
The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, Research Officer, Teagasc.

LINC Latvia 2026 – Networking of European LEADER areas
2026-05-26 08:00 - 2026-05-28 18:00 | Jūrmala Spa Hotel Jomas street 47/49 Jūrmala Latvia
LEADER Inspired Network Community (LINC) is a European LEADER academy that combines the exchange of experiences in many different communities across the whole European Union and beyond. The LINC initiative was formed by Local Action Groups more than 15 years ago and will be hosted by the Latvian LEADER community this year!

With the title ‘TIME TO REMEMBER’, LINC Latvia 2026 in Jūrmala invites participants to pause, reflect, and reconnect with people, places and ideas.

Signpost Series: Tractor Safety Week – The importance of farmer health in farm safety
2026-05-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Tractor Safety Week – The importance of farmer health in farm safety.
The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. David Meredith, Teagasc.

BEATLES Final Event
2026-06-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Fondation Universitaire – Brussels, Belgium
How can behavioural insights help shape more effective policies for sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture? After four years of research and collaboration, the BEATLES Horizon Europe project invites you to its final event on 2 June 2026 at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, Belgium, to share its findings and explore new perspectives.

Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) - 12th meeting
2026-06-04 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels
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.

The twelfth meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (SoIKE) will be held in Brussels on 4 June 2026.

Launch of Making Farms Work for Women EIP
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Kennedy Glasgow Centre, Ballina, Co Mayo
Join the official launch of Making Farms Work for Women. This project has grown from lived experience, local conversations and a clear belief that farming should work equally well for women.
This will be a relaxed community afternoon with food, music, family fun and a chance to hear more about the project from Claire Brennan and some of the women involved.

Farming for a Better Future 2026
2026-06-10 00:00 | Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford
The theme of this year’s open day is‘Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water’and will focus on protecting soil health and improving water quality at the farm systems level. The Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.

2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Just Transition in the Agri-Food System: the Role of the CAP
2026-06-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Brussels
In the second meeting of the Thematic Group on Just Transition in the Agri-Food System: the Role of the CAP, participants will look at how to secure the necessary transition of agri-food systems in the long-term, examining how to persuade governments and other stakeholders to take action, the governance mechanisms and processes to support this and the role of policy to support just transition, with a particular focus on the CAP.

EU CAP Network Workshop on LEADER and Social Resilience
2026-06-16 08:00 - 2026-06-17 12:00 | Radisson Hotel Kaunas – Kaunas, Lithuania
The workshop on LEADER and Social Resilience will bring together LEADER stakeholders, including LAGs, Managing Authorities, National Networks and project holders. It will focus on the role of LAGs in strengthening social resilience in rural communities in the context of ‘triple challenges’ (ecological, economic, social) facing Europe’s rural communities. Discussions will cover both long-term crisis preparedness and the capacity to respond to short-term crises. The workshop will also present experiences on how LAGs can effectively and efficiently use both internal and external resources to improve social resilience, crisis preparedness and crisis responses in rural communities.

Investing in nature through farming
2026-06-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Join this event, “Investing in Nature through Farming: Policy Pathways for the Future CAP”, to discuss nature-positive agricultural policy.

Organic Tillage & Vegetables Open Day
2026-06-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Ballinaclogh, Co. Wicklow
An Organic Tillage & Vegetables Project Launch & Open Day will take place on the farm of Tommy Delahunt, Ballinaclogh, Co. Wicklow,. The event will showcase Practical Innovations in Weed Control & Machinery Sharing.
This event is part of a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) initiative focused on developing farmer led, practical solutions for organic crop production, with a strong focus on weed control, machinery sharing and the use of innovative technologies.
The open day will showcase how collaboration between farmers, Teagasc advisors and industry partners can support more efficient and sustainable organic tillage and vegetable systems. The project is working to address key challenges in organic production, particularly in relation to weed control, labour efficiency and access to suitable machinery.

National Sheep Conference 2026
2026-06-18 15:00 - 21:00 | The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
The new look Teagasc National Sheep Conference will take place this year on Thursday, the 18th of June in Ballinasloe. In a change to the format from previous years, the conference will be divided into two sessions, blending indoor conference presentations with outdoor practical workshops. The conference will begin at 3pm and run until 9pm with food and refreshments provided between the two sessions. All are welcome to attend.

Signpost Series: Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from Johnstown Castle Open Day
2026-06-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from Johnstown Castle Open Day.
The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Karen Daly, Teagasc.

Farming for Nature Festival
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-23 | Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
The inaugural Farming for Nature Festival (FFN) is taking place at Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois on the 22nd and 23rd June 2026. The event is a farmer-led celebration of practical, nature-friendly farming.
Lydia Lishman, event organizer with FFN, says “this farmer-led gathering aims to provide a space for farmers to learn, connect, share knowledge, and explore practical, nature-based approaches to farming. The focus will be on real stories from farmers – the successes and the challenges and show how good food begins with good farming. By involving a wide network of partners, we want to inspire change and grow the movement of farmers and producers working with nature.”

Irish Deadline for Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2026 Entries
2026-06-24 00:00
The EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2026 are seeking innovative and inspiring projects funded under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and implemented at local level across rural Ireland. Get your submission in to CAP Network Ireland by 24 June.

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference - Rural Data, Rural Resilience, Rural Proofing
2026-06-24 13:00 - 2026-06-25 13:00 | Fondation Universitaire, Brussels, Belgium
Join the GRANULAR & RUSTIK Final Conference (24–25 June 2026, Brussels) to explore rural data, rural proofing and place-based solutions for stronger rural communities

Signpost Series: Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP
2026-06-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP.
The webinar will feature guest speakers speakers Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre and ACRES.

ERCA Webinar - Rural Proofing in Action: Tools, Processes and Governance
2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
The webinar will discuss Rural Proofing at both National and European level and discuss the importance of rural proofing by policy makers. The webinar will also hear from member organisations where it is in place at National level.
Speakers:
Kate Clifford (Rural Community Network),
Alexia Rouby (European Commission)
Moderator: Tom Jones (ERCA)
