Observer debate: The end of the road for cheap food?

For decades British consumers have enjoyed uninterrupted access to cheap food. Now that looks set to change. Our panel discuss how climate change, rising energy costs and global demand are shaping a new agenda, and give their prescriptions for what we need to do to ensure a sustainable food supply for the future.

The panel

Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, City University and lead spokesperson on Natural Resource and Land Use for the Sustainable Development Commission

Joanna Blythman, award-winning food-writer, OFM contributor and broadcaster

Kevin Morgan, Professor of European Regional Development and Director Regeneration Institute, Cardiff University

Nic Lampkin, Director Organic Centre Wales, Aberystwyth University

Chaired by Henry Dimbleby, co founder and partner of Leon, the healthy fast-food restaurant chain (Best New Restaurant, OFM awards 2005).