Category: I

in-field: Formerly, the field nearest the farmstead, regularly manured and cultivated. In-fields are still preserved on some hill farms. Helps farmers manage land use and cultivation practices.

inbred: Resulting from inbreeding. Helps farmers understand the genetic implications of breeding practices.

in-lay: A period when a hen is laying eggs. Helps farmers manage poultry production cycles.

indigo: A tropical plant of the pea family which is a source of blue dye. Genus: Indigofera. Helps farmers grow crops for natural dyes.

immunity: 1. The natural or acquired ability of a person or other animal to resist a microorganism and the disease it causes. The vaccine gives immunity to tuberculosis. 2. The ability of a plant to resist disease through a protective covering on leaves, through the formation of protoplasts or through the development of inactive forms of viruses. Knowledge of immunity helps farmers protect crops and livestock from diseases.

International Rice Research Institute: An organization established at Los Banos, Philippines in 1959. Abbr IRRI. Supports farmers with research on rice production.

intercrop: A crop which is grown between the rows of other crops. Helps farmers diversify crop production.

Indian game: A breed of table poultry, often black with yellow legs. Helps farmers choose suitable poultry breeds for meat production.

ICCO: 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. Supports cocoa farmers’ livelihoods.

IPM: Integrated pest management. Helps farmers effectively manage pests with minimal environmental impact.