From the editor: AHDB vote could have unintended consequences

Perhaps the die has been cast regarding the future of the levy boards following the latest ballot result on the desirability of AHDB Potatoes.

Ben Briggs
Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as Farmers Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.
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From the editor: AHDB vote could have unintended consequences

Perhaps the die has been cast regarding the future of the levy boards following the latest ballot result on the desirability of AHDB Potatoes. With two thirds of votes cast no longer wanting a continuation...

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