MODULE 6 — CORE CONCEPT

Agri-policy becomes meaningful when it is translated into practical local action. This module focuses on four connected areas: understanding agri-policy, designing small agri-projects, turning local evidence into policy influence, and building rural innovation networks.

Learners first examine how EU agri-policies, including the Common Agricultural Policy, the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, shape opportunities for farmers, smallholders and regional development agencies.

They then learn how to design small agri-projects that begin with a local need, align with policy priorities, use realistic local resources and define clear expected impacts.

The module also shows how local project learning can become policy intelligence when it is framed clearly, connected to policy objectives and shared through structured feedback channels.

Finally, learners explore rural innovation networks as systems that connect farmers, cooperatives, digital hubs, research centres, funders, policymakers and communities to support sustainable rural transformation.