Caitríona
E: cmorrissey@farmersjournal.ie
T: 085-7192155
Caitríona Morrissey is news editor of the Irish Farmers Journal. Caitríona holds a BAgrSc honours degree in Animal Science from University College Dublin and hails from a farming background in Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary. Her home farm is a mixed farm, including dairy, tillage and store cattle. She is a former winner of the prestigious Guild of Agricultural Journalists “The Bull” award and an International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) award winner. An avid fan of equestrian sports, Caitríona breeds and produces sport horses.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Feb 2020
Kilkenny man elected chair of ICSA suckler committee
More suppot for suckler farmers in the next CAP is a priority for the 60-cow suckler farmer.
Caitríona Morrissey on 11 Feb 2020
Election 2020: how are agricultural politicians doing?
Caitríona Morrissey takes a look at the election results so far for farming politicians.
Caitríona Morrissey on 06 Feb 2020
Storm Ciara to bring winds of up to 110km/h
Met Éireann has warned of strong winds and stormy conditions.
Caitríona Morrissey on 05 Feb 2020
IFA membership up €10
The increase was approved in December and farmers are currently being written to.
Caitríona Morrissey on 04 Feb 2020
Creed confirms €200m European fund for Irish food processors
The aid package is expected to be used mainly by dairy processors looking to make strategic investments.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Jan 2020
Northern and western region being left behind – economic report
Ireland’s northern and western region is being left behind in the national economy because of a lack of investment, a new study has found.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Jan 2020
Use satellites to monitor climate rules on farms – Brussels experts
The European Court of Auditors wants more satellite monitoring on farms across the EU.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Jan 2020
Climate science is evolving and rules must change - Cullinan
New IFA president Tim Cullinan attacked climate hypocrites and called for a carbon counting rules to be changed.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Jan 2020
Rabies test result will take weeks - Department of Agriculture
The HSE and Department of Agriculture are working together to investigate human and animal contact.
Caitríona Morrissey on 27 Jan 2020
Weekly weather: hail, sleet and snow on high ground
A weather alert is in place for Connacht, Cavan and Donegal, but the week will improve.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Jan 2020
Election fever as Cullinan takes the IFA helm
The IFA’s annual general meeting will see four party leaders address the national council.
Caitríona Morrissey on 25 Jan 2020
Green Party manifesto: live export ban and bonus for ‘zero-movement’ beef
The Green Party manifesto details a wide range of measures the party would implement if in power, ranging from a review of Bord Bia to increased forestry.