Leitrim's Majella McCafferty selected as 2025 Nuffield Scholar
Local farm advocate to gain global insights for the dairy industry
Majella McCafferty, Farm Advocacy Manager at the National Dairy Council (NDC), has been chosen as one of four Irish scholars in the 2025 Nuffield Ireland Scholars Program.
Hailing from County Leitrim, Majella's selection highlights her commitment to the dairy industry and the potential for local farmers to succeed. As a Nuffield Scholar, she will engage in a Global Focus Programme (GFP) over the next two years, collaborating with international scholars and conducting independent research.
Majella’s research, titled "Evaluating the Dairy Supply Chain: Linking Production Efficiency to Consumer Behaviour and Market Trends," aims to provide actionable insights for stakeholders in the dairy sector.
Her journey begins at the Nuffield Annual Conference in November 2024 at the Mount Wolseley Hotel in Tullow, Co. Carlow. Joining a network of over 2,000 Nuffield Scholars, Majella is poised to advocate for innovation and growth within the agricultural sector, bringing valuable knowledge back to Leitrim.
“I am incredibly honoured and thankful to have been selected for this prestigious scholarship,” said Majella. “The research topic I have chosen directly aligns with my role at NDC and addresses critical issues for the wider dairy industry. My study, ‘Evaluating the Dairy Supply Chain: Linking Production Efficiency to Consumer Behaviour and Market Trends’, will focus on analysing how production efficiencies in the dairy sector impact consumer behaviour and market trends. I aim to provide actionable insights that will help industry stakeholders adapt to shifting consumer preferences and dynamic market conditions.”