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01 / THE PHYSICAL WORLD, EXPLAINED

A shared language for better decisions.

From Food-Ag to forests, water, energy and infrastructure. Understand the concepts behind physical-world intelligence, without needing to be a GIS, climate or domain expert.

02 / EXPLORE THE GLOSSARY

43 concepts · Food-Ag

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AI + GeospatialFood-AgForest + LandWaterEnergy + UtilitiesInfrastructureBanking + Insurance

Agentic Intelligence

An AI workflow that interprets a question, selects relevant tools and data, and assembles contextual outputs within defined permissions.

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Food-AgAI + Geospatial

AI in Agriculture

AI in agriculture uses machine learning, satellite data, and predictive models to improve yields, reduce risk, and enable smarter farming decisions. Learn the definition and real-world applications.

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WaterFood-AgForest + LandEnergy + UtilitiesBanking + Insurance

Drought Monitoring

Tracking persistent water deficits using indicators such as precipitation, soil moisture, streamflow and vegetation response.

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AI + GeospatialFood-AgForest + LandWaterEnergy + UtilitiesInfrastructure

Earth Observation

Collecting information about Earth’s land, water and atmosphere using satellites and other observation systems.

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Food-AgForest + Land

EUDR Due Diligence

EUDR due diligence verifies that agricultural commodities are deforestation-free and traceable, helping businesses manage sourcing risks and meet EU regulations.

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Food-AgAI + Geospatial

Farm AI Copilot

A farm AI copilot uses agricultural data and AI to provide real-time guidance for crop planning, irrigation, risk management, yields, and farm operations.

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Food-Ag

Food Traceability

Food traceability is the ability to track a food product from farm to consumer across every stage of production and distribution. Learn how digital traceability supports supply chain compliance

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AI + GeospatialFood-AgBanking + InsuranceWater

Model Uncertainty

The limits to confidence in a model result arising from incomplete observations, assumptions and imperfect representations of reality.

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Banking + InsuranceWaterEnergy + UtilitiesInfrastructureFood-Ag

Physical Climate Risk

Potential adverse consequences from climate-related hazards interacting with the exposure and vulnerability of people, ecosystems or assets.

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AI + GeospatialFood-AgForest + LandWaterEnergy + UtilitiesInfrastructureBanking + Insurance

Physical World Intelligence

Decision context built by connecting observations of the physical world with domain knowledge, models and operational questions.

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Food-Ag

Precision Agriculture

Precision agriculture uses data, sensors, and AI to optimize inputs at the plot level. Learn what precision agriculture means and how it improves yields, reduces costs, and supports sustainability.

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Food-Ag

Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture restores soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem function beyond sustainability. Learn what it means, how it differs from sustainable farming, and how outcomes are verified.

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Food-AgBanking + Insurance

Risk-Adjusted Sourcing

Risk-adjusted sourcing uses agricultural intelligence to assess climate, production, and supply risks, helping businesses build reliable and resilient sourcing strategies.

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Food-Ag

Smart Farming

Smart farming combines IoT, AI, and real-time data to manage crops with precision and efficiency. Learn what smart farming means and how it's transforming modern agri-food operations.

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Food-Ag

Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable agriculture produces food while preserving natural resources for future generations. Learn the full definition, core principles, and how technology helps enterprises meet sustainability goals.

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WaterFood-AgEnergy + Utilities

Water Stress

A constraint on water availability relative to need. At plant level it concerns crop water needs; at basin level it concerns supply, demand and access.

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03 / FROM CONCEPT TO CONTEXT

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