Simultaneously, conventional growers who are converting all or part of their acreage to organics will build on their existing relationships and distribution channels. One of the biggest issues for retailers had been getting enough product. That is changing. The market will painfully shake this out. Organic production of some crops will be limited and costly.
Research needs to focus on problems specific to organic farmers.
Weed control is expensive for organic growers. Some strategies might include smart cultivating equipment and special plant residues that inhibit weed seed germination. Soil disease suppression through management of soil micro flora and fauna. Insect pest suppression through soil fertility management and an understanding of how and what nutrient relationships influence insect pest populations. Management strategies for insect pests that hide from predators within the fruit like pepper weevils and fruit flies.