Caitríona
E: cmorrissey@farmersjournal.ie
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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 21 Oct 2020
New age limit to hike tax on farm transfers
Budget documents reveal that a new upper age limit for farm transfers is under consideration.
Caitríona Morrissey on 21 Oct 2020
Coronavirus Level 5: your farming questions answered
With Level 5 restrictions kicking in from Thursday, 22 October, Caitríona Morrissey outlines the essential things farmers need to know.
Caitríona Morrissey on 20 Oct 2020
Coronavirus Level 5: what farmers need to know
The Government will move the entire country to the highest alert level to deal with rising COVID-19 cases. Here's what farmers need to know.
Caitríona Morrissey on 16 Oct 2020
Residue testing to be ramped up following Zilpaterol contamination
The Department of Agriculture will increase the number of samples tested from multiple species, from cattle to horses, in the wake of the contamination.
Caitríona Morrissey on 16 Oct 2020
Agri food companies must act now for Brexit, warns Minister
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue is urging companies to take immediate action to prepare for changes from 1 January 2021.
Caitríona Morrissey on 16 Oct 2020
Dairygold and Carbery set milk prices
Dairygold warned of some risk from rising milk volumes and weaker global economies.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Oct 2020
Key land tax reliefs renewed
Farmers will welcome the renewal of some tax reliefs that are designed to aid the transfer of land.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Oct 2020
€4m boost for organic scheme
The new funding could allow an extra 500 farmers into the scheme next year.
Caitríona Morrissey on 12 Oct 2020
Budget 2021: what farmers should watch out for
Caitríona Morrissey looks ahead to Budget day and where Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath will be making changes to farming finances.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Oct 2020
Glanbia puts hold on some feed
The contamination was first discovered in Gain Equine Nutrition horse feed last week.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Oct 2020
In pictures: your family farming photos
We have been sent some great photos from readers all over the country. Here are just some of our favourites.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Oct 2020
Higher temperatures and fewer frosts by mid-century
A new climate modelling exercise has predicted some big changes for climate and farming.