AHDB levy increase must deliver for farmers

Farmers are warned to expect a levy increase from next April, to help AHDB grow the services it can offer to farmers during unprecedented economic times

Rachael Brown
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AHDB levy increase must deliver for farmers

Farmers and industry bodies have criticised the timing of a proposed increase in payment for AHDB services, warning the rise must deliver for all sectors or a farmers vote on the viability of AHDB's future...

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