Shauna Jager

Shauna is originally from Blessington, Co. Wicklow, and now lives in Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. While she did not grow up on a farm, agriculture has become central to both her professional and personal life.

She is a Client Executive for Pigmeat and Poultry with Bord Bia, supporting the development and promotion of Ireland’s pigmeat and poultry sectors at home and abroad. She works with producers, processors, industry organisations and international stakeholders to identify market opportunities and strengthen the reputation of Irish produce.

Outside of work, she is actively involved in her partner’s family dairy and poultry farm and is building her own pedigree Angus herd.

Nuffield study topic: “The future of Irish poultry: balancing productivity with changing demands”.