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 03 Mar 2021
Spain orders cull of 800 weanlings on export boat
The bull weanlings have been at sea since 18 December and now are not fit for transport according to authorities.
Caitríona Morrissey on 01 Mar 2021
Bank closures in rural Ireland: have your say
Both Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank are to scale back and withdraw services from many rural towns and villages. We want to know how you feel about it.
Caitríona Morrissey on 01 Mar 2021
Bank of Ireland to close 103 branches
The bank says the branches being closed are not being used for physical services.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Feb 2021
In pictures: 10 family farming photos to make you smile
Check out some of the best family farming images sent in by Irish Farmers Journal readers.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Feb 2021
Gardaí at farm where bodies of elderly men found dead
Two bodies were discovered at the scene in Co Cork and a van is being traced.
Caitríona Morrissey on 20 Feb 2021
TB programme cost €98.5m last year
Figures from the Minister for Agriculture show just how much TB eradication is costing the country.
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Feb 2021
Minister’s position on unenclosed forestry rejected
Minister’s Dáil reply on the 20% cap on unenclosed afforestation as informed by ‘EU Commisision observsations’ contradicted by Commission
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Feb 2021
In Pictures: our favourite readers' photos
Check out some of the best photographs sent in by readers this week.
Caitríona Morrissey on 12 Feb 2021
Sinn Féin calls for investigation into 'rogue' vet practices
Matt Carthy has said he will be bringing the matter to the Oireachtas agriculture committee in the coming weeks.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Feb 2021
Green light for BEAM changes from Brussels
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has received positive news from the European Commission on proposed changes to BEAM terms.
Caitríona Morrissey on 11 Feb 2021
Dairy expansion faces clampdown as cow numbers and fertiliser in spotlight
A clampdown on fertiliser use and potentially cow numbers has dampened the outlook for continued growth in the profitable dairy sector.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Feb 2021
Carbon efficiency of Irish milk must be accounted for – ICMSA
ICMSA president Pat McCormakc reacts to the comments by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue about the national herd.