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 25 Jul 2021
In pictures: €2,000 farm safety competition entries so far
The Irish Farmers Journal is offering €2,000 in cash prizes for its #makeonechange farm safety competition.
Caitríona Morrissey on 19 Jul 2021
Harvest 2021: share your photos here
The Irish Farmers Journal will publish the best photos online and in this week’s paper.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Jul 2021
In Pictures: top 10 silage photo entries
Congratulations to the finalists and the winner of the Irish Farmers Journal/Gouldings #silage21 photo competition. The winner will receive 2t of fertiliser Sweetgrass from Gouldings.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Jul 2021
Urgent action needed on nitrogen pollution of rivers – EPA
The EPA’s water quality report for 2020 shows that the south, southeast and east of the country are of particular concern.
Caitríona Morrissey on 09 Jul 2021
Climate bill change to give legal basis for carbon sinks
The Government has proposed another amendment to the climate bill, which is in the final stages of the Seanad.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Jul 2021
Last-minute climate bill changes cause consternation
The climate bill will return to the Dáil for further debate and voting, following amendments proposed in the Seanad.
Caitríona Morrissey on 08 Jul 2021
In Pictures: our favourite readers’ farming photos
Check out these great photos sent in by readers from across the country.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Jul 2021
My Farming Week: Thomas Cushen, Park, Stradbally, Co Laois
Thomas Cushen was on the winning team for the Macra Farm Skills All-Ireland in Gurteen on Sunday. The 2020 final had been postponed due to the pandemic.
Caitríona Morrissey on 30 Jun 2021
IFA rejects draft nitrates rules as ‘unworkable’
The Department of Agriculture has yet to publish its nitrates consultation document.
Caitríona Morrissey on 27 Jun 2021
Weekly weather: dry and warm week ahead for hay
Met Éireann is forecasting a good week ahead as high pressure dominates.
Caitríona Morrissey on 27 Jun 2021
Sligo farmer makes appeal over stolen heifer calves
The four spring-born calves were last seen in their field on Saturday evening.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Jun 2021
Result of TAMS costings review needed – IFA
Steel and concrete prices have risen by as much as 40% in recent months.