The document discusses how big data and technology can help address global food security challenges as the world population grows. It describes how sensors collecting data across the food system can help analyze patterns and optimize agriculture, transportation, and consumption. Intertrust's partner Planet OS is working to organize huge datasets from planetary sensors to help minimize famine risks through a "digital green revolution" enabled by ubiquitous connectivity and data analytics.
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