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How can #LEADER strengthen rural communities in times of crisis?

A new workshop report explores how LAGs can build trust, connect local actors and support responses to climate risks, migration, civil defence and disinformation.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/QbeTedV74R

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🤝 #ProudOfNetworking campaign 2026

The German National Network organised an online workshop on the CAP after 2027, with around 800 participants joining to learn about the Commission proposal, reform plans and next steps.

More info: https://t.co/ryPcplfwzf

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🥩How can young farmers blend tradition with digital tools?

In Piedmont, two brothers modernised their livestock farm with CAP support - e-commerce, direct sales, local jobs.

Fewer intermediaries, more transparency, stable income. Read more: https://t.co/NC50iFNE3j

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🤝 #ProudOfNetworking campaign 2026

CAP Network Ireland hosted a Bioeconomy Conference launching Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025, highlighting growth in agri-bioeconomy value chains and circular development.

More info: https://t.co/YinJpntikh

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🍇 How can digital tools support vineyards?

In Italy’s Piedmont region, CAP support helps winegrowers monitor vineyard health and water needs through spatial data, weather insights and predictive modelling.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/lzhlCk4H8w

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🤝 #ProudOfNetworking campaign 2026

The Maltese National Network supported training and advice under the RDP, helping many farmers build skills and share results during the Malta Network meeting.

More info: https://t.co/uCaWJClkAw

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🌱 How can digital tools support smart soil management?

Bodenkoffer combines a portable soil-quality kit with a mobile app, helping farmers analyse soil directly in the field and make faster, data-driven decisions.

Watch the #ARIA video 👉https://t.co/0DPlq3n64t

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📢 Want your event featured on the EU CAP Network website?

National Networks, projects and organisations can share upcoming events and activities to reach a wider CAP community across Europe.

Submit your event via our stakeholder form 👉 https://t.co/LCNuA4DF4l

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🌱 Thematic Group member Blandine Camus from @IUCN explains why a #JustTransition in the #AgriFoodSystem must balance environmental, economic and social priorities while supporting farmers.

Discover key takeaways in the newly published event report 👉 https://t.co/AZcvJAUfmM

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🌿 How does #LEADER support climate objectives?

LAGs help rural communities turn climate challenges into shared solutions by bringing people together, building trust and connecting local knowledge.

Stories from Romania & Ireland 👉https://t.co/wIiqyoix1s

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🤝 #ProudOfNetworking campaign 2026

The Estonian National Network organised Smart Villages seminars on youth engagement, funding opportunities and LEADER support, connecting young people, rural actors and LAGs.

More info: https://t.co/5mtSzCGd37

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How can LAGs show that #LEADER is about much more than funding? 💡

In Denmark, an online “bulletin board” helps showcase the real value of LEADER, from community empowerment to local innovation and sustainable development.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/LiBv1eVeba

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How can rural infrastructure strengthen climate resilience? 💧🔥

In Italy’s Gran Sasso National Park, CAP funds helped restore Lake Pagliara, creating a water reservoir to support wildfire response and rural resilience.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/zUZ0qXHvAL

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🤝 #ProudOfNetworking campaign 2026

Belgium Flanders organised a two-day LEADER exchange with Dutch colleagues, bringing 60 participants together to share experiences and explore cooperation across borders.

More info: https://t.co/USrpRNkewg

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🤝 #ProudOfNetworking campaign 2026

The Luxembourg National Network organised 3 study visits showing how village development and LEADER support rural communities, showcase concrete results and encourage exchange between stakeholders.

More info: https://t.co/YMEOKTF7RG

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🌱 Traditional farming knowledge and modern tech can support generational renewal.

In Ireland, the CAP-supported “Pass It On” project combines mentorship, native breeds, GPS collars and drones to improve grazing, biodiversity and farm viability.

👉 https://t.co/bt1xSirEOV

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🤝 #ProudOfNetworking campaign 2026

The Swedish National Network’s “Ready to be counted” campaign showed rural areas’ role in preparedness and member organisations’ work. It included 49 articles and livestreams reaching 1,800 people.

More info: https://t.co/FJc1cZTOlA

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🚜 Small-scale CAP support can make a real difference for family farms.

In Hungary, a LEADER-funded project helped Galica Farm buy a tractor, improving daily work, feed quality and welfare for native Mangalica pigs.

Read more: https://t.co/CSYdjnTzfQ

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🤝 #ProudOfNetworking campaign 2026

The Slovenian National Network supported thousands of EU-funded projects and events as part of the 2025 “EU Project, My Project," improving jobs, transport, healthcare, and support for farmers and businesses.

More: https://t.co/EdH0qBThpe

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🐄 How can smart tech help farmers improve animal care?

2025 ARIA finalist Wisecow from Estonia uses real-time data to help farmers monitor animal health, detect issues earlier and make livestock management easier.

🎥 Watch the video: https://t.co/WqfQojuHTi

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