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 30 Mar 2020
Are farm-to-farm cattle movements allowed?
The Department of Agriculture has clarified the position on movement of animals during the coronavirus lockdown.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Mar 2020
COVID-19: essential lockdown information for farmers
The Irish Farmers Journal team is working to bring you the latest information during the coronavirus lockdown.
Caitríona Morrissey on 28 Mar 2020
COVID-19 lockdown: co-op stores and veterinary shops to remain open
An updated list of essential retailers has been published by the Government.
Caitríona Morrissey on 28 Mar 2020
Coronavirus lockdown: essential workers to be defined
The Government will release the list of essential workers on Saturday morning.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Mar 2020
Social distancing: what does it mean for farmers?
Caitríona Morrissey looks at the HSE guidelines and how farmers can implement them in their day-to-day farming and at home.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: what farmers need to know about self isolating
Caitríona Morrissey looks at the HSE advice on what farmers should do if they develop symptoms of coronavirus and what self-isolation really means.
Caitríona Morrissey on 24 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Boris Johnson orders lockdown for UK
The impact will be felt across Irish agriculture, as one of our largest trading partners shuts non essential services.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Mar 2020
Sea-change in farmer attitude evident at marts – ICOS
Farmers have changed their attitude to the distancing rules at marts, Ray Doyle of ICOS has said.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Mar 2020
Blow for beef trade as McDonald's closes restaurants
The fast food company is one of the biggest buyers of Irish beef, buying more than 400m burgers per year.
Caitríona Morrissey on 19 Mar 2020
Farming fights back against coronavirus: your stories
All over Ireland, farmers and agribusinesses are playing their part in keeping COVID-19 at bay. We want to hear your story.
Caitríona Morrissey on 19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: farming fights back
Farmers are joining the national effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Caitríona Morrissey on 18 Mar 2020
‘The calm before the storm’ – Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar has urged every person in Ireland to help slow coronavirus in its tracks and push it back.