Category: I

introduce: To bring something into being or start to use something new. The lab introduced a new rapid method of testing. Helps farmers adopt new technologies and practices.

isolation: The process of keeping infected animals away from others. Helps farmers manage disease control in livestock.

intensively: Using intensive farming methods. Helps farmers adopt intensive farming techniques.

inactive: 1. Not doing anything. 2. (of a chemical) Not reacting with other substances. 3. (of a disease) Not producing symptoms. 4. Biologically inert. Helps farmers understand different states of chemicals and diseases.

isoleucine: An essential amino acid. Helps farmers understand animal nutrition.

itch: A form of mange. Helps farmers identify and treat skin conditions in livestock.

illuviation: The movement of particles and chemicals from the topsoil into the subsoil. Understanding illuviation helps farmers manage soil fertility and health.

internal laying: A condition in hens caused by a fault in the oviduct, which results in the yolks not being passed along the oviduct for covering with membranes and shell. Helps farmers identify and manage reproductive issues in poultry.

Interorganisation Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals: A plan administered by seven participating international organizations, including WHO, to promote the safe use of chemicals. Abbr IOMC. Helps farmers understand and comply with chemical safety standards.

IWC: 1. International Wheat Council. 2. International Whaling Commission. Helps farmers understand agricultural and marine resource regulations.