David Scallan
David Scallan is a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Ballymurn, Co. Wexford, where he farms in partnership with his parents and brother.
Biography
David Scallan is a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Ballymurn, Co. Wexford, where he farms in partnership with his parents and brother. David Scallan is a 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar. He graduated from Kildalton College with a Level 6 in Dairy Herd Management (2012) and a Level 7 Professional Diploma (2014). Since returning home full-time, David has expanded the herd and transitioned the enterprise fully to dairy production. Actively involved in his community, he is a member of Macra na Feirme, IFA, and his local GAA club. His Nuffield research explores how the sector can attract and retain young people in farming careers.
Nuffield Study
David Scallan is a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Ballymurn, Co. Wexford, where he farms in partnership with his parents and brother.
David Scallan is a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Ballymurn, Co. Wexford, where he farms in partnership with his parents and brother. David Scallan is a 2026 Nuffield Ireland Scholar. He graduated from Kildalton College with a Level 6 in Dairy Herd Management (2012) and a Level 7 Professional Diploma (2014). Since returning home full-time, David has expanded the herd and transitioned the enterprise fully to dairy production. Actively involved in his community, he is a member of Macra na Fei
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Year
2026 Scholar
Location
Co. Wexford
Sector
Dairy
Education
Farm Enterprise
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