Category: I

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.