13 April 2026 – IGFA highlighted to government the need for a temporary derogation to driver hours to help cope with the impact of the protests on access to feed materials and compound feed. IGFA members want to ensure that animal health and welfare is protected and that feed is reaching all of our farming customers as efficiently as possible. Minister O’Brien announced a derogation on Monday 13 April.
8 April 2026 – Fuel cost protests continue throughout the country and have blocked access to ports.
Traffic has been stopped entering various ports including Foynes and Ringaskiddy and this has created huge problems for the animal feed sector.
New on line course
Learn the important laws and rules that keep our animal feed safe and your key role as a Production Operator.
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The IGFA Monthly Feed Issues report delivers essential insights on global trade, environmental policy, and technical regulatory shifts shaping the sector
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. It also has a number of observer/associated members from non-EU countries.
Based in Brussels, FEFAC is the eyes, ears and voice of the European compound feed industry and represents and promotes the views of our industry to the European institutions, international bodies and all other policy stakeholders. IGFA staff and members contribute constantly to the political and technical work of FEFAC through their involvement in the Council and specialist committees.
The Irish Grain and Feed Association are pleased to offer our members access to a dedicated Animal Feed Regulation & Guidance page.
Available Courses
Introduction to Feed Safety Regulations Learn the important laws and rules that keep our animal feed safe and your key role as a Production Operator.
Feed Regulations & HACCP Learn how to implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points to ensure the highest safety standards.
Feed Labelling Master the technical requirements for accurate and compliant product labelling. Understand the rules for making nutritional and functional claims about your products.