Applied Research Forum - Levy Body Restructuring


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	Levy Body Restructuring


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AHRF and Farming Futures



Research shows farmers think climate change is an opportunity

Levy Body Restructuring

On 28 June 2006 Sustainable Farming and Food Minister, Jeff Rooker, made an announcement regarding the future of the five main GB and UK statutory agricultural and horticultural levy bodies. This followed an extensive review and stakeholder consultation process. The following links provide access to the review and outcomes

Review of the Agricultural and Horticultural Levy Bodies ( 'The Radcliffe Report'

http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/levy-bodies/consultation.pdf

Summary of responses to the consultation

http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/levy-bodies/responses-summary.pdf

Defra decision on the future of the levy boards, with links to newsletters outlining current progress.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/policy/levy-bodies/index.htm