January 2015, the European Rural Networks’ Assembly was successfully launched as the main governance body of the ENRD and EIP-AGRI Networks. The Assembly provided the strategic framework for the activities of the network support units and formed a platform to share stakeholders’ priorities and concerns, covering all aspects of the Rural Development Policy 2014-2020. More information here.
From 2015 to 2022, the European Rural Networks’ Assembly included several subgroups. The permanent Subgroup on Innovation for agricultural productivity and sustainability (hereafter 'Subgroup on Innovation') was one of them.
This permanent subgroup paid specific attention to the EIP-AGRI Network, working with the EIP-AGRI Service Point to catalyse innovation and make EU agriculture and forestry more sustainable and more productive.
The main objectives of the Subgroup on Innovation were to:
cooperate with the National Rural Networks to support innovation
More information and updates on the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange, including its tasks and roles, will be posted on this page when available.
The Subgroup on Innovation used to meet approximately three times per year. An overview of all Subgroup on Innovation meetings is available here.
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56 organisations that were represented in the Subgroup on Innovation are currently still involved in the Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange. You can download the list of member organisations here. Any future updates will be posted on this page.
Visit the collaborative area of the Subgroup on Innovation (only accessible to members of the Subgroup).
For more information, you can contact the European Commission on the Subgroup on Innovation through AGRI-INNOVATION-SUBGROUP@ec.europa.eu.
More information on the Rural Networks' Assembly
Watch the video to find out how 56 experts in agricultural innovation from across Europe help pave the way for agricultural productivity and sustainability in the Subgroup on Innovation.