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“CAP4AgroInnovation - Agrifood Edition” is the new project promoted by Image Line with the support of the European Union (IMCAP Programme) in order to inform citizens about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

The key words that sum up the aim of the project are new generations, funding for agriculture (thanks to rural development funds), women in agriculture and, of course, innovation in agriculture - indeed, we like to talk about agro-innovation!

Introduction

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is the EU's longest-standing policy which aims to provide accessible, safe and high-quality food to the greatest number of people, guarantee a fair standard of living for farmers, preserve natural resources and the environment. The new CAP for the period 2023-2027 is based on 10 main objectives which represent the beacons for the implementation of a system based on good agricultural practices, including innovation and knowledge.

The current political-economic situation, characterized by strong uncertainty, has shed new light on the role of agriculture in ensuring food security, but several gaps still remain in understanding the real impact that agriculture and the policies that support it have on society as a whole.

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Goals

To bridge these gaps, CAP4AgroInnovation - Agrifood Edition will promote various actions to inform and raise awareness among civil society about the role of the CAP in supporting innovation for competitive and sustainable agriculture from an environmental and social perspective. Targeting primarily the younger generations, the project will develop a training program aimed at students, teachers, and professionals in the fields of research and journalism, providing them with materials, activities, and interactive tools to interpret the CAP and understand its importance not only for agriculture and its innovations but for society as a whole in its evolution.

Furthermore, it will promote information actions using both innovative and traditional formats, analyzing innovation across the entire agricultural supply chain, from farm to table, and the policies that support it, with particular attention to gender balance and the role of women in agriculture. Ultimately, CAP4AgroInnovation - Agrifood Edition, through mutual learning and the sharing of agricultural knowledge among education and training providers, users, researchers, farmers, and citizens involved at various levels in the project's different activities, will make a significant contribution to the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS).

Activities: from podcasts to social media, to tell how to implement 'agroinnovation' thanks to the CAP

Based on the European scenario highlighted by the available literature and the needs analysis conducted within the ParteciPAC and ParteciPAC22 projects, CAP4AgroInnovation will promote various initiatives aimed at the general public, emphasizing the role of the CAP in driving structural change in the agricultural sector.

Work plan

  • WP1: Project management and coordination activities, including general and strategic coordination, management of administrative, financial and legal, as well as operational and technical activities.
  • WP2: “Information for citizens”, including community management activities, social media and instant messaging, webinars, production of podcasts, videos and articles. In the foreground: infographics and events dedicated to women in agriculture and their role in innovation processes.
  • WP3: “Education and training for students”. Workshops for high schools, both agricultural and hotel schools; masterclasses with chefs highlighting Italian agrifood chains; workshops for university students; AgroInnovation Award and Filippo Re Prize.
  • WP4: Training for journalists. Three courses with professional training credits are planned in three cities (one in Milan, one in Naples, one in Bologna). A project work will also be implemented with the editorial staff of AgroNotizie, entitled ‘Women in Agriculture, agroinnovation beyond gender gap’.
  • WP5: Project communication and dissemination, including activities to promote CAP4AgroInnovation Agrifood Edition and its results, and to ensure broad involvement in project initiatives.
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EVENTS and WEBINAR

Various in-person and online events dedicated to those who study and teach, as well as those who produce or conduct research, to delve deeper, with the help of experts, into the support provided by the CAP and European policies for the enhancement of supply chains, the economic and environmental sustainability of agricultural businesses, and the role of young people and women. The list also includes information on webinars conducted in previous months.

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Agricoltura e Sviluppo rurale

Lunedì 15 gennaio 2024 - ore 15:00

Le aree rurali in Italia occupano circa il 90% della superficie nazionale. La PAC contribuisce al tessuto economico di queste aree, sostenendo l'agricoltura e anche altre attività. Ci facciamo aiutare in questo webinar da un esperto per conoscere meg...

Agricoltura e lotta al cambiamento climatico

Martedì 6 febbraio 2024 - ore 15:00

Le conseguenze del cambiamento climatico sono sempre più evidenti. L'agricoltura è responsabile del 25% delle emissioni, ma ha anche grandi possibilità di sequestro della CO2. In questo webinar avremo come ospite un esperto per scoprire come l'agrico...

Agricoltura e Paesaggio

Venerdì 15 dicembre 2023 - ore 15:00

Le colline verdi, i filari di viti, i campi di grano sono tutti elementi che caratterizzano il nostro paesaggio. Ci facciamo aiutare in questo webinar da un esperto, per capire meglio le profonde connessioni che l'agricoltura ha con il paesaggio.

In the News

Here you will find a curated collection of articles and mentions that reflect the echo of our project in different media. Each entry is a window into the impressions and impact we have generated.

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    ADNKronos

    “A theme shared starting from school and the field“. Today, for us, sharing the topics of CSR and sustainability with an increasingly broad audience begins with school and the field. From the school, (…) through the Cap4AgroInnovation - AgriFood Edition project.

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    Il Foglio14/10/2024

    Through the Cap4AgroInnovation - AgriFood Edition project, we share with the new generations the value of sustainability and the commitment to enhancing fruit and vegetable production, which is supported by the measures of the Common Agricultural Policy.

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    Agricolae.eu09/10/2024

    The new edition of the Filippo Re Award includes the special recognition CAP4AgroInnovation Agrifood Edition, awarded to the publication that best analyzes the contribution of the CAP to the topic under consideration and that contributes to achieving the objectives of the CAP 2023-27.

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