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AHDB ballot could see end to levy for horticulture growers

Horticulture growers will be given the chance to vote on the future of the AHDB levy after a lengthy campaign.

Olivia Midgley
Editorial Director
clock • 1 min read
AHDB ballot could see end to levy for horticulture growers

He encouraged those who were going to vote to look at their businesses and think how much input AHDB has had and if they received value for money. Ms Ashfield said other points raised by levy payers,...

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