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 07 Jul 2020
Minister for Agriculture apologises for ‘stupid, stupid mistake’
Barry Cowen addressed the Dáil on Tuesday night about his drink driving offence and his work as agriculture minister.
Caitríona Morrissey on 01 Jul 2020
In pictures: our favourite readers' farming photos
As the COVID-19 lockdown ends, readers have sent us in pictures of work and play on farms across the country.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Jun 2020
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - grass quality, herd health and farm safety
Justin McCarthy speaks with Irish Farmers Journal specialists about grass management, lamb performance and tillage crops, as well as chatting Stewart Gavin in FBD about farm safety.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Jun 2020
Green light: what has been promised for farmers by the parties?
With a new Government to be formed on Saturday, we examine what has been agreed by the three parties for farming.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Jun 2020
Cattle slaughtering dropped 20% in May
The latest CSO figures show the impact of the coronavirus and lockdown on meat processing.
Caitríona Morrissey on 24 Jun 2020
Dairygold milk intake to reach 1.622bn litres
The Cork-based co-op has surveyed its suppliers and found that many of them intend to expand by 2025.
Caitríona Morrissey on 24 Jun 2020
In pictures: farming as coronavirus restrictions ease
As the COVID-19 restrictions ease, readers have sent us in their favourite pictures of recent weeks.
Caitríona Morrissey on 19 Jun 2020
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - beef compensation, REPS and US dairy markets
Justin McCarthy speaks with Irish Farmers Journal specialists about beef supports and a new environmental scheme, as well as chatting with Rick Pederson of Ornua Ingredients.
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Jun 2020
Programme for Government: what happens now?
Agreeing on a document is one thing, but there are several hurdles still to be cleared before a new government can be put in place.
Caitríona Morrissey on 15 Jun 2020
Government talks: all farms to be surveyed for biodiversity
The draft programme for government has multiple plans to assess and improve biodiversity on Irish farms.
Caitríona Morrissey on 15 Jun 2020
Weekly weather: thunderstorms and unsettled week ahead
Met Éireann is forecasting a week of unsettled weather, as a warm and unstable air mass remains over Ireland.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Jun 2020
Warning of torrential downpours and flooding
Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for much of the country.