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 17 Oct 2019
Use Brexit deal to re-energise agricultural sector – ICMSA
The dairy farmers’ association has welcomed the Brexit agreement announced on Thursday morning.
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Oct 2019
Brexit funding must be immediately allocated to farmers – IFA
The deal in Brussels has been described as a stepping stone towards a moment in history which will bring massive challenges for Irish farming by the IFA president.
Caitríona Morrissey on 15 Oct 2019
C&D Foods defends legal action against protesters
The Longford pet food company is owned by Larry Goodman's ABP Food Group.
Caitríona Morrissey on 02 Oct 2019
Storm Lorenzo: emergency preparations under way
The Government's national emergency group is meeting on Wednesday morning.
Caitríona Morrissey on 27 Sep 2019
Pigmeat drives EU agri-food exports hike
The European Commission’s latest figures show what trends are evident in EU agri-food trade.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Sep 2019
CAP budget must be increased – IFA
The Government’s analysis must take account of annuals cuts of €97m.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Sep 2019
Boortmalt offers €164/t for winter malting barley
The offer has been described as a 'massive reduction' on last year’s price.
Caitríona Morrissey on 18 Sep 2019
Bord Bia orders withdrawal and investigation into beef with ‘erroneous label’
Beef bought in Co Limerick was labelled as having been slaughtered in both the Republic of Ireland and the UK.
Caitríona Morrissey on 18 Sep 2019
Bord Bia orders withdrawal and investigation into beef with ‘erroneous label’
Beef bought in Co Limerick was labelled as having been slaughtered in both the Republic of Ireland and the UK.
Caitríona Morrissey on 18 Sep 2019
Knackery services to resume nationwide
Talks between the Department of Agriculture and the Animals Collectors Association to resolve the dispute took place on Monday.
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Sep 2019
ABP Cahir protesters vote to remain at gate
A crowd of 100 farmers attended an Independent Farmers of Ireland meeting on Monday night.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Sep 2019
How can imported meat have a Bord Bia logo?
Farmers have been asking questions about how meat imported from the UK can have the Bord Bia logo on it.