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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 18 Apr 2019
‘Milk prices at 1995 levels’ – IFA wants answers
With some co-ops cutting milk prices for March deliveries, the IFA dairy chair says co-ops have questions to answer.
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Apr 2019
Kildare farmers raise planning concerns
An IFA delegation met with Kildare County Council about the refusal of planning permission to children of farmers.
Caitríona Morrissey on 11 Apr 2019
Three-year-old child killed on Wexford farm
Two investigations are under way following the incident on Wednesday afternoon.
Caitríona Morrissey on 10 Apr 2019
Brexit: EU heads of state to decide on length of Brexit delay
An emergency meeting of EU leaders takes place in Brussels on Wednesday.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Apr 2019
Glanbia offers €173/t for dried barley
The offer was open to growers to forward sell their grain until 5pm on Tuesday.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Apr 2019
Pig price hike essential for farmers
A price of €1.60/kg is needed to kickstart investment in piggeries after a year of battening down the hatches.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Apr 2019
Hedgerow removal costs farmers in BPS penalties
Farmers who breached cross-compliance rules on hedges and habitats paid the price.
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Mar 2019
In pictures: 13 nations to compete in European Ploughing Championships
Springpark, Co Wexford, is the venue for the 36th European Ploughing Championships this weekend.
Caitríona Morrissey on 27 Mar 2019
Clocks to change for the last time in 2021
Ireland will decide whether to remain on permanent summer time or permanent winter time when clock changes are abolished across the EU.
Caitríona Morrissey on 27 Mar 2019
Contractors hunt for silage drivers abroad
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) is targeting drivers from as far away as Australia to take up contracting work.
Caitríona Morrissey on 13 Mar 2019
China slaughters 20% of pig herd
Outbreaks of African swine fever have been recorded in 28 Chinese provinces.
Caitríona Morrissey on 12 Mar 2019
Brexit: Theresa May secures legally binding changes to backstop
The move comes ahead of a crucial vote on the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement in the House of Commons on Tuesday.