Letter: Farmers fight back

Sir: Your leading article was a bizarre mix of misguided free- market propaganda and gloating over the demise of yet another British way of life.

A free-for-all reduction in suppliers inevitably leads to controlled markets and higher prices. As small farms die, agribusiness takes over and soon yet another industry will be entirely in the hands of a tiny, all-powerful elite.

TOM PEER

London SW11