AHDB Horticulture Council

The AHDB Horticulture Council meets five times a year. Selection and appointment of the members of the council is carried out by the Board of AHDB through an open appointments process. Council members are appointed for a three year term and receive £256.25 per day plus expenses for their time at council meetings and other related work they may be asked to undertake. The Chair, who is also an AHDB Board Member, is appointed by Defra and receives £32,000 for a minimum of 104 days per year plus expenses. Expenses are in line with HMRC recommended rates.