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The European Commission‘s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) is responsible for the design and implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). It supports farmers in the European Union, promotes sustainable agricultural practices, protects natural resources and contributes to rural development. Its aim is to ensure a secure supply of high-quality food, strengthen the competitiveness of European agriculture and promote a transition to a more environmentally friendly and climate-resilient agriculture. In addition, the DG AGRI is working on the development of new policy approaches to address global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and food security

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Hugo Almeida, rural areas and networks (D1)

General information about the Commission, the Parliament, and the Council as well as the mission of the DG (39 units)

Elisabeth Werner as new Director of DG AGRI, since 1. June

First established policy in 1957 in the Treaty of Rome: CAP objectives

CAP 2023-2027, strategic plans: 2 pillars, 10 objectives (knowledge and innovation should be with every other objective), interventions and financial allocation, conditionality

Vision for agriculture and food, 4 priority areas (digital strategy, strategic approach to R&D, supporting AKIS with EIP-AGRI as cornerstone, strengthening role of independent advisors)

Independent advisors: trying to translate visit into legislation, no matter if public or private

Marta and Elin:

EIP-AGRI

Started in 2012, to stimulate and accelerate innovation (CAP, Horizon, networks)

Connecting policies

AKIS strategy

EIP, knowledge exchange, advisors services

Operational Groups (OG), 4,461 projects in total, members: farmers/researcher/farmer's association

EIP innovation awards2024: link, winners, database for research

Target this period: triple number of OGs from previous period

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Mural link for questions asked by participants beforehand

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Mural link for questions asked by participants beforehand

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https://app.mural.co/t/dgagri2393/m/dgagri2393/1749561339320/3436f93cb36795d959fed17aa385101624886ba9

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14:00 – 14:15

1. Welcome and Introduction

Opening remarks /questions and what people already know / Objectives of the visit

14:15-14:30

2. DG AGRI’s mission and its role in European Innovation Partnerships for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) -

Overview of EC, DG AGRI’s mission and the CAP

14:30-14:45

3. Support for innovation, advice and knowledge exchange under the CAP

Overview of EIP-AGRI tools and  support for innovation, advice and knowledge and exchange

Art 15 & 78 (v. short overview)

EIP-OGs (practical)

EU CAP Network + opportunities under WP2025/26

Coffee BREAK 15 min

15:00 – 15:15

4. Horizon projects for sustainable agriculture and the role of advisors

Projects developing solutions/tools for advisors/ that advisors can use

Funding and collaboration opportunities for advisors under Horizon

15:30– 15:45

5. The role of Advisory Services in the CAP and AKIS

Role and integration of advisory services within AKIS, examples from Member States

16:00 – 16:15

6. Digital strategy under the CAP

With focus on digitalization as enabling tool and the role of advisors in digital transformation

16:15 – 16:45

7. Open Discussion and Q&A

Exchange of experiences / questions from participants

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You can store your luggage in the rp of Bavaria smaller luggage can be brought to the visit

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1. Welcome and Introduction

Opening remarks /questions and what people already know / Objectives of the visit

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2. DG AGRI’s mission and its role in European Innovation Partnerships for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) -

Overview of EC, DG AGRI’s mission and the CAP

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3. Support for innovation, advice and knowledge exchange under the CAP

Overview of EIP-AGRI tools and support for innovation, advice and knowledge and exchange

Art 15 & 78 (v. short overview)

EIP-OGs (practical)

EU CAP Network + opportunities under WP2025/26

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4. Horizon projects for sustainable agriculture and the role of advisors

Projects developing solutions/tools for advisors/ that advisors can use

Funding and collaboration opportunities for advisors under Horizon

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5. The role of Advisory Services in the CAP and AKIS

Role and integration of advisory services within AKIS, examples from Member States

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6. Digital strategy under the CAP

With focus on digitalization as enabling tool and the role of advisors in digital transformation

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7. Open Discussion and Q&A

Exchange of experiences / questions from participants

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Visit to DG AGRI 26/06 - Presentation 1 'Introduction to DG AGRI and the CAP'

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Visit to DG AGRI 26/06 - Presentation 2 'Support for innovation, advice and knowledge exchange (EIP-AGRI, AKIS, EU CAP Network)

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EUFRAS_IALB advisors visit AGRI_26062025_AKIS, EIP-AGRI, EU CAP Network_AGRI D1

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Visit to DG AGRI 26/06 - Presentation 4 'Digitalisation in EU agriculture and the role of advisors'

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Visit to DG AGRI 26/06 - Presentation 5 'The role of advisors in AKIS'

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Visit to DG AGRI 26/06 - Presentation 3 'Horizon and opportunities for research and innovation'