The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) welcomes the independent Farm Assurance Review report, published today (Monday 20th January).

AHDB has always maintained that farm assurance is integral to the functioning of a transparent and safe food and feed supply chain. We understand the importance of a farm assurance system that commands the complete trust and confidence of our Levy Payers.

This review marks a significant step forward for farm assurance, and we are optimistic about the opportunities it presents for meaningful change across the agricultural industry.

We extend our gratitude to the four commissioners – David Llewellyn, Mark Suthern, Katrina Williams, and James Withers – and to Promar International for their thorough and diligent work.

Their wide-ranging consultations across the industry and their ability to bring together the complex strands of farm assurance into a clear and meticulously considered report are commendable.

Over the next few weeks, we will take time to consider the findings as well as meeting with the other impacted industry parties to determine the next steps for this positive moment of change.We will update the industry and levy payers in due course.