From A. Wills
You report problems with food supply (14 June, p 28). In recent years UK farmers have been encouraged by governments to turn farming land to “leisure pursuits” and been paid not to grow food, in order to reduce food surpluses. Such policies need changing. The public could be encouraged to grow their own vegetables if they want to, as they used to in wartime – even a window-box or pot can grow tomatoes and herbs.
Ruislip, Middlesex, UK
