Question Statement:
Read the passage: 'Precision agriculture integrates GPS, remote sensing, and automated machinery to optimize field-level management regarding crop farming. By tailoring inputs such as water, fertilizer, and pesticides to the exact spatial requirements of individual zones, farmers can maximize yields while drastically minimizing environmental runoff.' Which of the following best captures the central theme of the passage?
Options:
- (A) Targeted input application through precision technology optimizes productivity and environmental protection.
- (B) GPS systems are the only viable solution to global food shortages.
- (C) Traditional agriculture produces zero environmental runoff.
- (D) Automated tractors eliminate all operational labor costs.