Strengthening agriculture is crucial to meet the myriad challenges of rural poverty, food security, unemployment, and sustainability of natural resources and it also needs strengthening at technical, financial and management levels. In this context an  initiation have been made in Karnataka State under RKVY funded project on “Precision Farming” towards strengthening the research institutions / scientists, farmers, extension groups to address the issues pertaining to adopt precision farming techniques through farmer-centric plans and strategies emphasising more on educating farmers, line departments. This project is being implemented in the farmers’ fields of Raichur, Koppal and Gulbarga districts, covering Cotton, Rice and Pigeon Pea crops respectively. To begin with, the efforts are made towards delineation of management zones through grid sampling (Sub-field level approach) based on the variability that exists in soil with respect to fertility, EC, and Organic matter content. Further, GIS maps (at 1:1 scale) were generated for each parameter which would help to correlate with the yield maps to develop a robust action plan at grid level for precise farming management. The project is envisaged to develop spectral signatures of the crops through surface and remote sensing techniques to understand the variability in crop health under the influence of biotic and a-biotic stresses. Based on these, a systematic strategy will be developed and adopted towards precise application of various farm inputs and farm management practices. Apart from the conventional field survey and laboratory analysis, state-of-the-art intelligent guidance tools like DGPS, EM Probe, Green Seeker, and Weather Trackers are being used to arrive with comprehensive solutions. The project is aimed to develop a professional approach to ensure the knowledge empowerment of farming and scientific community of the state, with an overall objective of improving the livelihood of the farmers.