Pick up the pieces — Historically bad droughts have devastated farming communities in recent years, such as these corn fields in Colorado, U.S., in 2012. Getty Images/John Moore Into a new era — The Climate Corporation use big data tools to provide hyper local climate information that farms can turn to their advantage. Climate corporation Cultures collide — Pat Worland of Worland Farms in Vincennes, Indiana, consults the data on his fields. CLIMATE CORPORATION Eagle eye view — The group's "Climate" platform breaks down moisture, growth rates and threats, among other variables, backed up by decades of data and simulations. Climate corporation Leading the charge — Ex-Google executive David Friedberg, who co-founded Climate Corporation with Siraj Khaliq, has ambitious plans to reshape global agriculture. Getty Images/Steve Jennings Garden of Edyn — Developed by Californian startup Edyn, Sensor measures light, moisture, temperature and humidity. EDYN Trust your tools — The Edyn water valve automatically tops up moisture according to a site's carefully calculated needs to avoid waste. EDYN The complete picture — Data readings and recommendations from Edyn as they appear on your smartphone. edyn Do or dry — Such innovation could help protect land workers from extreme climate conditions such as California's ongoing and devastating drought. Getty Images/David McNew Prev Next
