Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
| Abbreviation | AHDB |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2007 |
| Legal status | Non-Departmental Public Body |
| Purpose | Help UK agriculture be more competitive and sustainable |
| Location |
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Region served | UK |
| Membership | British farmers and agricultural workers |
Chairman | Emily Norton |
Main organ | AHDB Board |
Parent organization | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| Budget | £56 million |
| Website | AHDB |
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is a statutory levy board and an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Funded primarily by a compulsory levy on farmers, growers, and others in the supply chain, the AHDB aims to improve farm business efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness through research and development, market intelligence, and export development.
Historically, the AHDB operated across six divisions. However, following a significant period of industry friction in 2021, the organization underwent a major contraction. Following democratic ballots, the statutory levies for the Horticulture and Potato sectors were abolished in April 2022.
As of 2025, the AHDB provides statutory services to four remaining sectors.