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 13 Jan 2021
Animal collectors appeal for hands-off system
Knackery operators have issued guidelines for farmers to follow to reduce COVID-19 risk.
Caitríona Morrissey on 13 Jan 2021
In pictures: our favourite readers' snow photos
Check out some of the best photographs sent in by readers this week.
Caitríona Morrissey on 08 Jan 2021
Beef Plan directors dispute company filings of their resignation
Company documents record their resignation, but two directors have said they did not resign. Lorcan Allen and Caitríona Morrissey report.
Caitríona Morrissey on 08 Jan 2021
Two directors resign from Beef Plan Movement company
Company filings show a structural change that reflects a power struggle within the farmer group. Caitríona Morrissey and Lorcan Allen report.
Caitríona Morrissey on 06 Jan 2021
Milking parlour construction to continue
The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday will result in a halt to most construction projects in the country but farmers will have some exemption.
Caitríona Morrissey on 05 Jan 2021
Cabinet meeting to decide whether agricultural construction to cease
The Government is planning restrictions on majority of construction work in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Caitríona Morrissey on 06 Jan 2021
In pictures: our favourite readers' photos
Check out some of the best photographs sent in by readers this week.
Caitríona Morrissey on 05 Jan 2021
Brexit: have your farming and food questions answered
Wondering how Brexit is going to impact on your farm? Tell us what you want to know.
Caitríona Morrissey on 30 Dec 2020
Fresh snow warning for northwest
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for snow and ice in three counties.
Caitríona Morrissey on 30 Dec 2020
Government stands ready to protect farm incomes – McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal ahead of the watershed Brexit changes on 1 January.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Dec 2020
€100m factory fund will not help farmers in short-term – IFA
IFA president Tim Cullinan has called for support for farmers if markets are disrupted.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Dec 2020
€100m Brexit scheme launched for dairy and meat processors
Factories can apply to Enterprise Ireland for funding to diversify their businesses.