Indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides is not practiced in organic farming.

Organic farming is a system of agriculture that avoids the use of synthetic inputs like chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms. Instead, it relies on ecological processes and natural cycles to maintain a healthy and productive farm. The use of chemical pesticides, especially in an indiscriminate manner, is directly contrary to the principles of organic farming.

The other options listed are all fundamental to organic pest management:

• Dependence on natural predation: Organic farms promote biodiversity to attract beneficial insects, birds, and other animals that are natural predators of common pests.

• Keeping pests at manageable levels: The goal in organic farming is not to eliminate all pests, but to maintain a balanced ecosystem where pest populations are kept below a level that causes significant crop damage.

• Developing appropriate biocontrol methods: This involves using living organisms, such as beneficial insects or microbial agents, to control pests. This is a core strategy for managing pests without synthetic chemicals.