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 16 Apr 2021
FBD shares jump over 8% as Norwegian insurer buys in
The company notified FBD and the stock exchange that it had acquired 6.3% of FBD’s shares on Thursday morning.
Caitríona Morrissey on 14 Apr 2021
Farmers want online sales to continue post-pandemic – Ifac
The annual Ifac Farm Report highlights how farmers have embraced technology, but are still lagging on succession planning.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Apr 2021
Farm building work under increasing scrutiny
County Councils are referring more on-farm developments for ecology reports in recent years, while An Taisce also plays a role in the planning process.
Caitríona Morrissey on 02 Apr 2021
Glanbia and Government can't shirk responsibilities to dairy farmers - IFA
The judicial review prompted by An Taisce in relation to Glanbia's Belview processing plant is causing severe stress to affected dairy farmers.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Apr 2021
In pictures: Arable April and new life
Check out these great photos sent in by readers from across the country.
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 Apr 2021
£1.27m support package for Northern Ireland sheep farmers
The COVID-19 support fund was announced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Edwin Poots.
Caitríona Morrissey on 02 Apr 2021
Kerry dairy farmer is new Ifac chair
Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, has announced its new chair.
Caitríona Morrissey on 02 Apr 2021
Ulster potato farmers call for new COVID-19 support
The processing market for potatoes has completely collapsed as a result of the pandemic.
Caitríona Morrissey on 02 Apr 2021
Views on off-farm income to be sought ahead of next CAP
The Department of Agriculture has pledged to hear views on the subject of off-farm income limits.
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Mar 2021
Landowner and contractors fined €6,400 for out-of-season hedge-cutting
The three people were prosecuted for a breach under Section 40(1)(b) of the Wildlife Acts.
Caitríona Morrissey on 31 Mar 2021
In pictures: spring is in the air
Check out these great photos sent in by readers from across the country.
Caitríona Morrissey on 25 Mar 2021
IFA's row with supermarket set for High Court
The row centres on an advertisement published in a Sunday newspaper about fresh milk.