IRISH GRAIN AND FEED ASSOCIATION (IGFA)

The voice of the Irish animal feed industry

IGFA Latest Updates

DAFM Crude Protein Survey for 2023 and 2024

At the start of November DAFM circulated a report on the Third Industry Survey on Crude Protein Content in Compound Animal Feed. The results indicate that across the full 2015–2024 period, crude protein levels declined for dairy, beef, pig and poultry feed by 3.1%, 0.7%, 6.8% and 0.6% respectively. 

IGFA writes to Ministers on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

On Thursday 30 October IGFA wrote to Agriculture Minister Heydon and Environment Minister O’Brien calling on them to support a 12 month postponement of the implementation of the EUDR. The letter highlights our concerns over the ongoing changes to the implementation dates and the total lack of consideration/recognition of the impact on feed businesses. IGFA has urgently requested that the Irish government considers its position on this matter and demands a full 12 -month postponement of the EUDR implementation date in order to avoid the very real and damaging impacts on the market.  IGFA will also write to MEPs outlining our concerns and calling on them to support a postponement of 12 months so that the Commission, industry and customers can prepare for this new legislation.

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IGFA Annual Dinner 2026

We are delighted to host our 51st IGFA Annual Dinner on Thursday 29th January 2026. For all the details and to book tickets  see below. Tickets can only be purchased by IGFA members. We look forward to seeing you there.

European Partners

IGFA is member of the influential European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC). Founded in 1959 by five national compound feed associations from France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, its membership is now made up of national associations from 22 EU Member States.