The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
Organic farming is a method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. Organic production is a holistic system designed to optimize the productivity and fitness of diverse communities within the agro-ecosystem, including soil organisms, plants, livestock and people. The principal goal of organic production is to develop enterprises that are sustainable and harmonious with the environment.
Precision agriculture is a farming management concept based on observing, measuring, and responding to inter- and intra-field variability in crop growth and soil conditions. This information is used to optimize the application of inputs such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides. Precision agriculture can be used to improve crop yields, reduce input costs, and protect the environment.
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a pest control strategy that uses a combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical methods to manage pests. The goal of IPM is to reduce pest populations to levels below those that cause economic or environmental damage. IPM is a sustainable approach to pest control that can be used in both conventional and organic farming systems.
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh are increasingly adopting all of these practices in order to improve their yields, reduce their costs, and protect the environment.