The document discusses how data and cognitive technologies can empower people and communities. It describes how technologies like cloud computing, the internet of things, cognitive systems, and analytics can generate valuable insights from data. When combined with new computing architectures like neuromorphic systems, these technologies will enable a new generation of cognitive applications that can augment human expertise. The document argues that these cognitive technologies, when developed responsibly, have the potential to tackle important challenges and create economic opportunities in various industries and sectors including agriculture.