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.
IGFA responds to the consultation on the draft sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) 2026-2029
The Nitrates Directive requires Member States to develop a NAP every four years that details the measures to be taken to help prevent pollution of surface waters and groundwater from agricultural nutrients and improve water quality. The NAP is also an important tool in helping to secure the Nitrates derogation. A consultation on the contents of the Sixth Nitrates Action Programme was published at the start of November and IGFA has responded.
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.
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.
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.
