Nicholas Saphir has been reappointed as the chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for one year.
Saphir was originally appointed as AHDB chair in 2020 and following this reappointment will remain in the role until the end of March 2024.
The new term will take effect from April 1, 2023.
Reappointment
This is a ministerial appointment made by the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Thérèse Coffey.
It has been approved by ministers in the Scottish government, Welsh government and Northern Ireland Executive.
Commenting on his re-appointment, Saphir said: “I’m delighted to extend my term as chair of the AHDB at this defining time for UK agriculture. The AHDB has a vital role to play in helping our levy payers meet the challenges that lie ahead.
“The organisation has been through a radical period of change including delivering better value and more targeted services, which levy payers have highlighted as priorities.
“The recent launch of the new strategies for the Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sectors underpin our commitment to listen and deliver.
“I look forward to being part of the next stage of the journey in facing up to the challenges and helping levy payers take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Chief executive for AHDB, Tim Rycroft, said: “Nicholas’ agricultural and commercial experience has been invaluable in helping me restructure and re-focus AHDB to deliver better value.
“The AHDB team and I are looking forward to continuing working with him on the next stage of that journey.”
