Category: I

in utero: In the womb. Helps farmers understand reproductive biology.

ion: An atom or a group of atoms that has obtained an electric charge by gaining or losing one or more electrons. Helps farmers understand chemical properties and soil science.

intensive beef production: The production of a young lean beef animal in a period of less than a year. Helps farmers achieve quick beef production.

intensive: Achieving maximum production from land or animals. Helps farmers increase productivity.

intrinsic factor: A protein produced in the gastric glands which reacts with vitamin B12 controls the absorption of extrinsic factor, and which, if lacking, causes pernicious anemia. Helps farmers manage livestock nutrition.

inorganic fertiliser: An artificially synthesized fertilizer. Helps farmers use inorganic fertilizers to enhance soil fertility and crop production.

ICO: International Coffee Organization – an international organization set up to stabilize the international market in coffee by holding buffer stocks to offset seasonal differences in production quantities. Provides market stability for coffee farmers.

indefinite inflorescence: A type of inflorescence in which the stems bearing the flowers continue to grow. Compare definite inflorescence. Helps farmers understand plant growth patterns.

immunise: To make a person or other animal immune to a specific microorganism by inoculating them. Helps farmers maintain herd immunity and health.

International Cocoa Agreement: An agreement between countries to stabilize the price of cocoa. Abbr ICCA. Ensures fair trade practices and stable income for cocoa farmers.

Institute of Terrestrial Ecology: A former ecological research organization, now merged with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Abbr ITE. Helps farmers access ecological research for better land management.

implementation: The process of carrying out a plan. Helps farmers execute agricultural strategies effectively.

intestinal diseases: Diseases and conditions which affect the intestines of animals, e.g. anthrax, dysentery, parasites, enteritis or swine fever. Helps farmers identify and manage digestive health in livestock.

insectivorous: Referring to an animal or plant that feeds mainly on insects. Pitcher plants and sundews are insectivorous. Helps farmers understand beneficial insectivorous species.

inactivity: The state of not being active. Helps farmers recognize periods of inactivity in crops or livestock and take appropriate action.

irradiation: The use of rays to kill bacteria in food. Helps farmers understand and apply food irradiation techniques.

Italian ryegrass: A short lived ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) which is sown in spring and is very quick to establish. It produces good growth in its seeding year and early graze the following year, and is commonly used for short duration leys. Helps farmers choose suitable grass varieties for grazing.

International Sugar Organization: An international organization formed of sugar-exporting countries. Abbr ISO. Helps sugar farmers understand and navigate the international sugar market.

infectious: Referring to a disease that is caused by microorganisms and can be transmitted to other individuals by direct means. This strain of flu is highly infectious. Compare contagious. Helps farmers understand and prevent the spread of diseases.

International Cocoa Organization: An international organization set up to stabilize the international market in cocoa by holding buffer stocks to offset seasonal differences in production quantities. Abbr ICCO. Supports cocoa farmers’ livelihoods.

indehiscent: Referring to seed pods, fruit or capsules that do not open to release seeds when ripe. Compare dehiscent. Helps farmers manage seed dispersal and crop harvest.

Institute of Food Research: A not-for-profit scientific institute which advises on food safety, diet and health. Abbr IFR. Ensures farmers have access to the latest research on food safety and nutrition.

inorganic pesticide: A pesticide made from inorganic substances such as sulfur. Helps farmers control pests using inorganic pesticides.