CAP Network Ireland

🆕 CAP Network Ireland has today published a '2023-2027 LEADER Programme: How To Apply Guide' This publication outlines the #LEADER programme funding process and application requirements. 📗 View / download here: capnetworkireland.eu/leader-program… #capnetworkireland #LeaderCLLD 🇮🇪 🇪🇺

The National Farm Safety Measure 2025 is open and will provide grant aid covering 60% of the eligible cost of Power Take Off (PTO) shaft covers that are defective or missing. Read more here: capnetworkireland.eu/national-farm-… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture #RuralInnovation

The CAP Network Ireland team has been working hard to collect innovation knowledge from horticulture, organic and EIP-AGRI projects that could benefit Irish farmers. To promote Farm Safety Week 2025, CAP Network Ireland would like to highlight the innovative work of the FORUM…

The opening of the call for applications for ACORNS 11 (Accelerating the Creation of Rural Nascent Start-Ups) for female rural entrepreneurs has been announced. Learn more: capnetworkireland.eu/acorns-11-now-… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture #RuralInnovation

A new EU CAP Network Thematic Group on Unlocking the Potential of Cooperation has been announced to explore issues associated with unlocking the potential of cooperation in the CAP Read more: capnetworkireland.eu/thematic-group… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture #RuralInnovation

ACRES Landscape Actions are now open for applications from ACRES Co-operation teams for actions that will support farmers in the eight ACRES high-priority environmental areas. Read more: capnetworkireland.eu/acres-landscap… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture #RuralInnovation

SAVE THE DATE! 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'. The conference will take place…

A new Thematic Group on Improving Water Resilience in Rural Areas through the CAP has been announced. Deadline for expression of interest submissions is 12th of August 2025. Learn more here: capnetworkireland.eu/improving-wate… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture #RuralInnovation

The European Commission has presented its proposal for an ambitious and dynamic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), amounting to almost €2 trillion. Find out what we know so far related to agriculture: capnetworkireland.eu/new-ambitious-… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture

CAP Network Ireland’s case study featuring Jonathan and Mary Blackmore's upland beef farm on the Sliabh Feilim hills in Co. Limerick recently featured in the Irish Examiner. We are delighted to share their story: capnetworkireland.eu/sustaining-the… The Blackmores availed of supports under…

ACRES Co-operation participants who are deploying Non-Productive Investments (NPIs) will be able to access the claims system on Thursday, the 17th of July. Learn more here: capnetworkireland.eu/acres-npi-clai… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture #RuralInnovation

Yesterday marked the launch of the 'Spotlight on Female-Led Sustainability' booklet. Read our full story here and get links to the publication and other useful related resources: capnetworkireland.eu/he-spotlight-o…

🚨 Just 1 week left to enter the @eucapnetwork Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards. Categories: 🟡Smart & competitive agriculture 🟢Environmental protection 🟠Socio-economic fabric of rural areas 🟣Generational renewal More info: capnetworkireland.eu/agricultural-a… #ARIAwards25

🆕 The June edition of our Bi-Annual Newsletter is out now! What's featured? 🟡LEADER Capacity Building Workshop 🟡Spotlight on Innovation in Agriculture 🟡Accidentally Becoming a Rural Hub Case Study 🟡EU Events ... and more! 🔗 bit.ly/46kQ0dq #capnetworkireland

New €7m open call for project proposals under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) announced for supporting nature in an arable environment along the coast from south Cork to Wexford. Read more here: capnetworkireland.eu/new-call-for-p… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture

The @eucapnetwork Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards are open for entries. Categories 🟡Smart & competitive agriculture 🟢Environmental protection 🟠Socio-economic fabric of rural areas 🟣Generational renewal 🔗 capnetworkireland.eu/agricultural-a… #capnetworkireland #ARIAwards25

Results of 2025/2026 Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects announced. 48 projects selected for €1.53 million funding over two years. Find out who was successful: capnetworkireland.eu/e1-5m-forestry… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture #RuralInnovation

Proposals are being sought for projects that promote children’s and young person’s safety awareness on farms for the next five years. The successful initiatives must be delivered by November 2025. Learn more here: capnetworkireland.eu/children-and-y… #capnetworkireland

Second tranche of the open call for proposals for Forestry Skills Training announced for training projects that aim to expand the knowledge and capacity of various groups within the forestry sector. Find out more here: l1nq.com/F1ei2 #capnetworkireland

LEADER Capacity Building Workshop. Thank you to all our guests who attended today's event. A successful and informative networking opportunity and an enjoyable day was had by all! Your participation was much appreciated. Special thanks to our guest speakers: Juha Matti Markkola…