If June Mash really felt sorry for the growers of the ridiculously cheap flowers she bought (Letters, March 7) or any other low-priced goods, she wouldn't buy them.
Paying less than the true cost of producing things, incorporating a living wage, has not only destroyed the dairy industry in the UK but continues to destroy communities producing cotton, chocolate, coffee, tea and many other things.
My suggestion is: try fairtrade flowers next time. They might not be quite as cheap, but at least the growers can afford to live.
Or why not grow your own daffodils?
Much more satisfying and they will come back every year.
Rick Webber
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