David Scallan

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 topic: “How do we as an industry get more youth into farming.”