14th European Rural Development Network Conference

Knowledge sharing and innovation in agriculture and rural areas The European Union (EU) has introduced new policy instruments such as the EIP-Agri and multi-actor partnerships in an attempt to stimulate innovation in agriculture. In addition, Leader has been replaced by the multi-funded Community-Led Local Development approach.

Last year, we launched ‘CAP, What's cooking?’, an EU funded project to raise awareness, understanding and encourage debate on the Common Agricultural Policy and the future of European agriculture. In close collaboration with the Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) and the European Young Farms Organisation (CEJA), we are now excited to announce the project program that will culminate in our book release at the end of April.

Public consultation on CAP "Greening" measures launched

Comprising 3 different environmentally-friendly agricultural practices – ecological focus area, crop diversification and maintaining permanent pasture – Greening has applied from the start of 2015 and is linked to 30% of the CAP Direct Payments.

At the time of the Reform, it was agreed that the Commission should review the rules about the Ecological Focus Area after the first year of application looking in particular at the administrative burden, simplification potential, level playing field and aspects of production potential.

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