Category: I

incubator: A special unit providing artificial heat used to hatch eggs. Incubators are available as small trays, or as large rooms for large-scale producers. Helps farmers increase hatching success rates.

inorganic acid: An acid which comes from a mineral. Helps farmers understand chemical properties and applications.

immunization: The process of making an animal or person immune to a disease, typically through vaccination. Immunization is vital for preventing disease outbreaks and maintaining herd health.

infertility: The inability to reproduce or have offspring. Helps farmers understand and address reproductive issues in livestock and crops.

incorporate: 1. To apply chemicals such as slug pellets by spreading them in rows at the same time as the seed is sown, as opposed to broadcasting. 2. To plough back straw or green manure into the soil. Helps farmers integrate organic matter into the soil for improved fertility.

inoculation: 1. The act of inoculating. 2. An injection against a particular disease. A diphtheria inoculation. Helps farmers implement vaccination programs.

inherit: To receive a genetically controlled characteristic from a parent. Flower color is inherited. Helps farmers understand genetic traits and breeding outcomes.

infective: Referring to a disease caused by a microorganism, which can be caught from another person but which cannot always be directly transmitted. Helps farmers understand the nature and transmission of diseases.

isobar: A line on a map linking points which are of equal barometric pressure at a given time. Helps farmers understand weather patterns and forecasting.

IITA: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture – an organization established at Ibadan, Nigeria in 1965. Supports farmers in tropical regions with research and technology.