CAP Network Ireland

Let’s Talk Trees - Nationwide Town Hall Meeting (Co. Meath)
2025-11-04 19:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Dublin)
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.

LEADER Funding Workshop - Errill, Co. Laois
2025-11-05 17:30 - 18:30 | St Bernadette’s Hall, Errill, Co. Laois
Laois Partnership Company invites individuals, businesses and community groups across the county to discuss LEADER funding opportunities.

2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Improving Water Resilience in Rural Areas through the CAP
2025-11-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels
This will be the second meeting of the Thematic Group on Improving Water Resilience in Rural Areas through the CAP.

Aims:

– Identify the factors that need to be in place to overcome barriers for effective action that improves water resilience in rural areas in a sustainable way.
– Explore options for encouraging uptake and replication of best practices.
– Develop recommendations on how to make best use of CAP tools in order to achieve transformative change.

Let’s Talk Trees - Nationwide Town Hall Meeting (Co. Kilkenny)
2025-11-11 19:00 - 22:30 | Newpark Hotel, Castlecomer Road, Newpark Lower, Kilkenny

EU CAP Network Subgroup on CAP Strategic Plans
2025-11-12 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels
This is part of the governance of the EU CAP Network. After the launch of the Network in October 2022, this is the third year of the EU CAP Network’s operation in the 2023-2027 programming period, and this is the sixth meeting of the Subgroup on CAP Strategic Plans.

Women in Agriculture Winter Webinar Series - 'Agri-Taxation'
2025-11-13 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 third webinar will take place on 13 November, and will focus on ‘Agri-Taxation’.

EU CAP Network Workshop on the Use of Simplified Cost Options in the CAP
2025-11-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels
The workshop will share experiences of Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) in different Member States, exchange insights into their use and how problems have been overcome. Discussions will focus on what needs to be put in place to encourage and increase the use of SCOs.

LEADER Funding Networking Event 1 - Westmeath
2025-11-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Maryland GAA Club, Drumraney, Co. Westmeath
Interested in developing projects in your community? Would you like to plan for the future or harness the potential of your area?

Westmeath Community Development and Partners TFT would like to invite you to meet with members of other community groups and to get practical support with 2023-2027 LEADER funding. You will hear from a LEADER Development Officer and from successful LEADER funded projects. You will have a chance to connect with others from all around County Westmeath working to improve their local facilities with funding from LEADER and others.

National Dairy Conference 2025 - Tipperary
2025-11-26 09:30 - 16:00 | Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Cahir Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
The National Dairy Conference 2025 takes place on Wednesday, 26 November in Tipperary. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Pathways to Progress’.

Topics to be discussed include:

– Milk markets & key farm performance priorities for 2026
– Model for succession & progression in dairy farming
– Driving further progress in Irish dairy breeding
– Research updates

LEADER Funding Networking Event 2 - Westmeath
2025-11-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Mullingar Charity Variety Group, Co. Westmeath

National Dairy Conference 2025 - Cavan
2025-11-27 09:30 - 16:00 | Kilmore Hotel, Dublin Road, Co. Cavan
The National Dairy Conference 2025 takes place on Thursday, 27 November in Cavan. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Pathways to Progress’.

Topics to be discussed include:

– Milk markets & key farm performance priorities for 2026
– Model for succession & progression in dairy farming
– Driving further progress in Irish dairy breeding
– Research updates

Women in Agriculture Winter Webinar Series - 'Succession Planning'
2025-11-27 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 fourth webinar will take place on 27 November, and will focus on ‘Succession Planning’.

Signpost Series: Lime – the foundation of sustainable farming
2025-11-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 28 November at 9:30am focuses on lime – the foundation of sustainable farming.

The webinar will feature guest speakers Dr. David Wall, Research Officer & Mark Plunkett, Training Specialist, Teagasc.

Closing Date: Succession Planning Advice Grant
2025-11-30 00:00
Succession Planning Advice Grant is a scheme specifically aimed at encouraging best practice in intergenerational land transfer in order to address, among other things, significant generational imbalances in farming.
Applications may be submitted all year round, but payments will be made in Tranches. This year’s application will open on Wed 1st of Jan 2025 and will close on 30th November 2025.

ARIA 2025 Awards Ceremony
2025-12-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Théâtre du Vaudeville – Brussels, Belgium
The Award Ceremony for the third edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards will take place on 3 December 2025 in Brussels. The six winners of the 2025 edition will be announced: four thematic category winners, the Gender Equality Award winner chosen by the jury, and the Popular Vote Award winner.

Beef Farming Insights 2025-2026 – Webinar
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Join online on Wednesday, 3 December at 7pm for a Beef Farming Insights 2025-2026 webinar which will reflect on the beef farming sector for 2025 and what to prepare for in 2026.

Host Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist will be joined by:

– Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc
– Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, Teagasc
– John Pringle, Suckler Beef Farmer

EU CAP Network’s Assembly – 4th meeting
2025-12-04 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels
This is the 4th meeting of the EU CAP Network’s Assembly, which is the main governance body of the European CAP Network.
The objectives of the 4th meeting of the Assembly are:
– To provide policy updates on the CAP, including the EC proposal for the MFF and CAP 2028-2034,
– To update members about the activities of the EU CAP Network, including the EU CAP Network Steering Group and Subgroups, and progress in relation to the EU CAP Network’s Strategic Framework.
– To discuss strategic orientations for future activities of the EU CAP Network, and
– To provide updates about Assembly Members’ activities.

GRASS CEILING Final Showcase Event
2025-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | European Economic and Social Committee, Rue Belliard 99-101, 1040, Brussels
The GRASS CEILING Final Showcase, on 4 December 2025 in Brussels, highlights women-led innovation in rural areas and celebrates achievements across Europe.

Closing Date: Call for Innvative On-Farm Enterprises in Meath
2025-12-07 17:00
Are you a Farmer, Farm Family, or Rural Entrepreneur in County Meath with an idea to diversify your farm income or develop a new on-farm business?

Meath Partnership, on behalf of the Meath Local Action Group, is now accepting Expressions of Interest under the LEADER Programme 2023–2027 for projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and rural job creation.

The 2nd meeting on the Thematic Group on Unlocking the Potential of Cooperation
2025-12-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Brussels
This Thematic Group (TG) is considering how best to unlock the potential of cooperation in the CAP to increase business competitiveness, resilience and growth, particularly for small farmers. The TG is also reflecting on the effectiveness of current CAP interventions/frameworks for supporting cooperation.

Women in Agriculture Winter Webinar Series - 'Social Protection'
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 fifth webinar will take place on 11 December, and will focus on ‘Social Protection’,

Signpost Series – Beyond the Farm Gate: The Learnings from Farmer Networks in Advancing Organic Farming Innovation in Europe
2025-12-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 12 December will feature guest speaker John Noonan, Organic Advisor, Teagasc.

EU Agri-Food Days
2025-12-15 08:00 - 2025-12-17 16:00 | Charlemagne Building – Brussels, Belgium
The EU Agri-Food Days are the forum for stakeholders to discuss the outlook of European agriculture, agricultural market trends, food security, sustainability, digital technologies and data flows together with farmers, EU policy makers, civil society, business representatives, analysts and digital experts. Join the 3rd edition of the EU Agri-Food Days on 15 – 17 December 2025 in Brussels.

Signpost Series – International Development of Agri Food Systems
2025-12-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 19 December will feature guest speakers Paul Maher, Teagasc and James Hennessy, Walsh Scholar & founder of Development Pamoja.

Closing Date: Targeted Call for Projects in Kildare
2025-12-19 14:00
County Kildare LEADER Partnership has issued a targeted call to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for private businesses and social enterprises in Co. Kildare. The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is extended to Friday 19th December at 2pm.

Please note that projects and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria set out in the 2023 – 2027 LEADER Programme Operating Rules to be considered eligible in principle.

Any questions about the call should be directed to leader@countykildarelp.ie.

Closing Date: Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector
2025-12-19 17:00
The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is intended to assist in the development of the horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment including renewable energy, as well as technology adoption specific to commercial horticulture production.

Closing Date: 2026 Scheme for Innovation and Diversification in Horticulture (Capital Investments)
2026-01-23 00:00
The scheme is open to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) active in primary horticulture production. This Scheme aims to increase innovation and diversification in horticulture by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment.

Closing Date: 2026 Scheme of Investment Aid for Innovation and Diversification in Horticulture (Feasibility/Desk Studies)
2026-01-23 00:00
This Scheme is aimed at small and medium sized enterprises engaging in primary horticulture production that would like to innovate and diversify in the horticulture industry but need to carry out specific studies (feasibility/desk-based) before doing so.

Closing Date: 2026 Scheme of Investment Aid for Process and Organisational Innovation in Horticulture for Large Enterprises
2026-01-23 00:00
This scheme is intended to assist in increasing process and organisational innovation in horticulture by providing grant aid to large enterprises active in the horticulture industry, namely primary agricultural production.

Signpost Series: Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments
2026-01-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 23 January at 9:30am will focus on Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments.

The webinar will feature guest speaker Edward Burgess, ACP Programme, Teagasc.
