11/10/2026
Shauna Jagger has been named among four agricultural professionals selected for the prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship programme, which will begin in 2027.
Shauna is a food and agribusiness management graduate and completed the about the Bord Bia International Graduate Programme. she was also the auditor of Ag Soc during her time at UCD.
From Co Wicklow and now living in Ballyhaise, Co Cavan, she has been chosen as one of four agri leaders to receive a prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship which will commence in 2027.
Although Shauna did not grow up on a farm, agriculture has become a major part of both her professional and personal life. Shauna’s love of the agri industry really grew when she studied ag science in secondary and was named the national winners of the Certified Irish Angus Beef schools competition. Shauna also spent a year in New Zealand on a dairy farm getting experience and working with over 2,000 cows.
At Bord Bia she is client executive for pigmeat and poultry, supporting the development and promotion of Ireland’s pigmeat and poultry sectors in domestic and international markets. Her work involves engaging with producers, processors, industry organisations and international stakeholders to identify market opportunities, provide industry insights and support promotional initiatives that strengthen the reputation of Irish produce.
Outside of work, Shauna is involved in her partner’s family dairy and poultry farm. She also has a keen interest in cattle and is building her own pedigree Angus herd. She combines hands-on farm experience with her professional role to support the continued growth and success of Ireland’s agri-food sector.
Her Nuffield research topic is ‘The future of Irish poultry: balancing productivity with changing demands’.
Chair of Nuffield Ireland Graínne Dwyer said: “Shauna is a great example of someone who did not grow up on a farm but has made agriculture a central part of her life and career.“
