Establishing better export markets key to farmgate returns, says new AHDB chairman

After four weeks in his new role as chairman of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Nicholas Saphir spoke to Hannah Binns about his vision for the levy board, which will see a strong focus on export market development and more effective communication.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Establishing better export markets key to farmgate returns, says new AHDB chairman

After four weeks in his new role as chairman of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Nicholas Saphir spoke to Hannah Binns about his vision for the levy board, which will see a strong...

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