CAP Network Ireland

AKIS International Conference
2025-10-22 08:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Hotel Verdi Aquincum – Budapest, Hungary
The modernAKIS project is pleased to announce the first AKIS International Conference, taking place in Budapest, Hungary on 22 October 2025.
This event will offer a dynamic platform for reflection, discussion, and knowledge exchange on how Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) can adapt and thrive within the framework of the CAP post-2027.

Winterage Webinar Week - 'Quality over Quantity – Doing Dairy Differently'
2025-10-21 20:00 | Online
This session looks at the opportunities and challenges for dairy farmers choosing micro-dairies and nature-friendly practices over large-scale, yield-driven systems.

With dairy farmers Mimi Crawford from Tipperary, Ruth & Scott Walker from Antrim and Rachel Cratchley from Perthshire in Scotland.

Let’s Talk Trees - Nationwide Town Hall Meeting (Galway)
2025-10-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Shearwater Hotel, Marina Point, Dunlo, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Teagasc Forestry Development Department are hosting four free information events in October and November 2025. Each event is run over an evening and opens with two short presentations followed by a conversation between Minister Michael Healy-Rae and a farmer discussing their forestry journey. You will also get an opportunity to talk to professional forestry staff on a one-to-one about your interest in forestry. These events are FREE and open to all.

Winterage Webinar Week - 'The pain and the gain; transitioning from high input to low input farming'
2025-10-20 20:00 | Online
This session explores the practical challenges of reducing inputs while putting nature at the centre of your farm system.

With arable farmers – Mark Gillanders from Monaghan, David Sandford from Down and Colin Chappell from Lincolnshire in England.

Sea the Future: Blue Bioeconomy for Growth
2025-10-20 09:30 - 14:00 | Bayview Hotel, Killybegs, Co Donegal
This event will shine a spotlight on the potential of the blue bioeconomy, bringing together key stakeholders from across research, industry, and policy to explore new opportunities for innovation, commercialisation, and sustainable growth in the marine sector. This event offers a unique platform to connect research with real-world application, inspire innovation, and build momentum for commercial success in the blue bioeconomy.

The Circular Shift: Transforming Waste into a Bio-based Economy
2025-10-17 09:30 - 14:00 | Maynooth University, Co. Kildare
Transforming Waste into a Bio-based Economy

FLIARA Final Conference - Women Leading Rural Innovation: From Vision to Action
2025-10-17 08:00 - 16:00 | European Committee of the Regions, Brussels (JDE Building)
Held during Rural Women’s Week, this high-level conference will present the results of the Horizon Europe-funded FLIARA project, spotlighting female-led innovation in agriculture and rural areas across Europe.

Women in Agriculture Winter Webinar Series - 'DAFM Schemes'
2025-10-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Online
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is hosting a series of webinars targeted at Women in Agriculture taking place from October to December 2025.

The first webinar will take place on Thursday, 16th October at 7pm, and will focus on ‘Understanding DAFM Schemes: Practical Supports for a Sustainable Future’. Participants will gain a clear overview of key programmes including BISS, ACRES, ECO, Organics, Young Farmers and Women Farmers Capital Investment Schemes.

Cavan LEADER Information Evening – Corratillan Corlough
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Corlough Community Centre, Corratillan Corlough, Co. Cavan
Community groups, environmental groups and private individuals are invited to find out more about LEADER funding in Co Cavan.
LEADER staff will be there to provide guidance on the application process and discuss your project ideas.

Shared Island Initiative, Cross-Border Bioeconomy Projects – REGENERATE and AIMBIO Informational Webinar
2025-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
This webinar will be an opportunity to hear about two groundbreaking projects, each awarded €4.5 million in government funding, and how they are driving bio-based innovation across the island.

– REGENERATE, led by Greenville Energy in Tyrone, will recover phosphates and nitrogen from farm residues to create sustainable fertiliser, boosting both environmental and industrial goals.

– AIMBIO, led by Teagasc, will transform marine by-products from aquaculture, fisheries, and processing into high-value ingredients for food, feed, cosmetics, and bio-based chemicals.

Midwest Bioeconomy in Action
2025-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Online webinar bringing together research, industry, and policy to shape Ireland’s circular future. Highlighting DAFM-funded research projects and an industry collaboration session.

Signpost Series: The Irish Bioeconomy
2025-10-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 17 October at 9:30am will focus on the Irish Bioeconomy: opportunities, challenges and strategic considerations. The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Maeve Henchion, Research Officer, Teagasc.

Cavan LEADER Information Evening - Carrigan
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Ballintemple Community Centre, Carrigan, Co. Cavan

LEADER Funding Workshop - Borros-in-Ossary, Co. Laois
2025-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Borros-In-Ossary Innovation Centre, Co. Laois
Laois Partnership Company invites individuals, businesses and community groups across the county to discuss LEADER funding opportunities.

Supporting the Market for Recycled Fertilisers
2025-10-15 09:30 - 17:00 | University of Limerick, Co. Limerick
Workshop aimed at advancing the market uptake of recycled fertilisers. The goal is to bring together stakeholders across the value chain to identify and address key challenges. Discussing potential solutions to support wider adoption and long-term scalability of recycled nutrient products

Cavan LEADER Information Evening - Cootehill
2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Gallonray House, Cootehill, Co. Cavan

BBioNets and CAP Network Ireland: How to boost Irish bio-based EIP-AGRI OGs
2025-10-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Culleton Room, Visitors Centre, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford
This year’s theme, “Inspiring local communities for a sustainable, competitive Ireland”, has inspired us to address a key gap: the low number of bio-based projects submitted to the EIP-AGRI Operational Group (OG) funding call in Ireland.
The event will work to answer the questions (1) How to boost Irish bio-based EIP-AGRI OGs and (2) Are bio-based EIP-AGRI operational groups viable for the future of the Irish circular bioeconomy?
The programme will feature:
– Talks by Irish and international speakers, including success stories, sectoral perspectives, and policy insights.
– A workshop session to identify barriers, share knowledge, and start shaping an action plan to enhance bio-based EIP-AGRI OGs in Ireland.

CAP Network Ireland National Conference
2025-10-13 09:30 - 14:00 | Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly
To launch Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025 (BIW2025), CAP Network Ireland, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is hosting a conference on ‘Agri-Bioeconomy Value Chains & Business Models in Ireland’.

Bioeconomy Ireland Week
2025-10-13 09:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00
Bioeconomy Ireland Week is an annual week-long event held each October to highlight and raise awareness of Ireland’s rapidly growing bioeconomy. The celebration is a collaboration of events and awareness raising initiatives involving industry, local communities, producers, researchers and students throughout Ireland. This year’s theme is Demonstrating Biobased Solutions for a Greener Ireland.

Comhar BIA Launch Event – De-Risking Innovation through Collaboration Webinar
2025-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
ICOS and Climate KIC will jointly launch the ‘Comhar BIA’ project which is currently conducting the first feasibility study into a co-owned commercial scale regional biorefinery. This project will also examine the viability of a commercial enabling network.

IrBEA’s 24th National Bioenergy Conference
2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Killashee Hotel Naas Co. Kildare
This year’s conference will shine a spotlight on the critical role bioenergy must play in Ireland’s renewable energy future. Through Keynote sessions, expert panels and interactive discussions, the event will explore:

• The policy and regulatory landscape shaping bioenergy.
• Opportunities and challenges in financing and project development.
• Success stories from across the sector – from biogas, biomass, wood-fuel, biofuels, biochar and more.
• The contribution of bioenergy to Ireland’s decarbonisation and energy security goals.

Todhchaí Ghorm – Blue Future
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-08 17:00 | Carna Co. Galway
Todhchaí Ghorm – Blue Future, is an inspiring two-day event dedicated to ocean sustainability, marine conservation, and Ireland’s emerging blue bioeconomy. Whether you’re a marine professional, sustainability enthusiast, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about our oceans, this workshop offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and shape the future of Marine Bioeconomy in Ireland.

EU CAP Network Seminar: Delivering the CAP today and beyond
2025-10-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels, Belgium
An event to support stakeholder collaboration around the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by sharing practical experiences, discussing common challenges, and identifying opportunities to strengthen delivery and coherence across Member States.

LEADER Funding Information Event - Athlone
2025-10-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Westmeath Community Development (WCD) is pleased to announce information sessions for the 2023-2027 LEADER programme, aimed at supporting community groups, private individuals, and enterprises in the county. The events will provide essential insights into the funding opportunities available for local development projects under this highly anticipated programme.

LEADER Funding Information Event - Mullingar
2025-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath

LEADER Funding Workshop - Mountmellick, Co. Laois
2025-10-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Mountmellick Development Association Centre, Co, Laois

6th National Networks Meeting
2025-10-01 06:00 - 2025-10-02 11:00 | Katarino Spa Hotel – Razlog, Bulgaria
The 6th National Networks (NNs) Meeting, jointly organised by the EU CAP Network and the Bulgarian National Network, will take place on 1 and 2 October 2025 in Razlog, Bulgaria.
Main aims:

To identify the current and planned work that National Networks are doing in support of CAP implementation, find common areas of work with the EU CAP Network and other initiatives at the EU level.
To collaboratively explore the understanding of the diverse thematic work carried out by National Networks and find collaboration opportunities among them.
To provide updates on thematic clusters and discuss strategies for moving forward.
To follow up on the 4th NN Meeting: Networking Hackathon, offering additional opportunities to strengthen networking and cooperation among National Networks.

Deadline: Spreading of organic fertilisers
2025-10-01 00:00
The spreading of organic fertilisers (other than farmyard manure) is prohibited from 1 October 2025.

Smart Communities Workshop in Co. Kilkenny
2025-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Mooncoin Parish Hall
This is workshop 4 of 4 across Co. Kilkenny

Want to make your community a smarter, better place to live?

Discover how innovation & local action can shape the future of rural life.
– Connect with people passionate about positive change
– Explore “Smart” approaches for rural & community areas
– Share your ideas & challenges
– Learn about practical tools & funding opportunities
– Meet the Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Team
– Get expert guidance on Smart Community development
– Find out how private enterprise can also apply for funding

More information and how to register: info@cklp.com | 056 7752111

Smart Communities Workshop in Co. Kilkenny
2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Moneenroe Community Hall
This is workshop 3 of 4 across Co. Kilkenny

Want to make your community a smarter, better place to live?

Discover how innovation & local action can shape the future of rural life.
– Connect with people passionate about positive change
– Explore “Smart” approaches for rural & community areas
– Share your ideas & challenges
– Learn about practical tools & funding opportunities
– Meet the Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Team
– Get expert guidance on Smart Community development
– Find out how private enterprise can also apply for funding

More information and how to register: info@cklp.com | 056 7752111
