Category: I

isolate: To separate and keep objects or organisms apart from others. Helps farmers implement biosecurity measures.

ivy-leaved speedwell: A widespread weed (Veronica hederifolia) which affects most autumn sown crops. Also called bird’s-eye, eye-bright. Helps farmers identify and control this weed.

isoglucose: Same as high fructose corn syrup. Helps farmers understand food ingredients and processing.

isotherm: A line on a map linking points of equal temperature. Helps farmers understand temperature patterns.

inter-: Prefix between. Helps farmers understand terminology related to interactions.

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.