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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.
Ireland takes over the EU Presidency
Ireland took over the rotating Presidency of the EU on 1 July with plans to put competitiveness, EU values and security at the heart of policy making. There will inevitably be significant geopolitical issues to deal with over the coming six months but shaping the future CAP is the top agri priority. The main issues for the feed sector will be The Livestock Strategy,
The EU Protein Plan, the EU Deforestation Regulation and the Food and Feed Omnibus Regulation. EU Agri Ministers will have their informal meeting in Dublin in September and there are various agri related meetings planned throughout the country for the rest of the year. Minister Heydon said that his department “will highlight that the agriculture and fisheries sectors are fundamental to ensuring Europe’s food security and supporting its competitiveness, while at the same time sustaining rural and coastal communities, and contributing to the Union’s climate and environmental objectives.”
Technical Notice on concentrate crude protein limit – 17 April 2026
17 April 2026 – DAFM has issued a technical note regarding concentrate crude protein limits. It is a reminder that the requirement to limit concentrate crude protein to a maximum of 14% on an “as fed basis” from 15th April to 30th September applies to all farmers feeding concentrates to dairy cows and other cattle aged over two years. DAFM also reminds people that the requirement does not apply where cattle are not outdoors fulltime at grass.
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. 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.
Regulations Hub
The Irish Grain and Feed Association are pleased to offer our members access to a dedicated Animal Feed Regulation & Guidance page.
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