Category: I

intestinal: Referring to the intestine. Helps farmers understand animal anatomy and health issues related to the digestive system.

Intervention Board: A body set up in 1972 to implement the regulations of the Common Agricultural Policy in the UK. It has now been replaced by the Rural Payments Agency. Helps farmers understand agricultural policies and regulations.

intensify: To use intensive farming methods. Helps farmers achieve higher productivity.

insect: A small animal with six legs and a body in three parts. Helps farmers identify and manage insect pests.

ivy: A climbing evergreen plant (Hedera helix). Helps farmers identify and manage this plant species.

IRRI: International Rice Research Institute. Helps farmers with research on rice production.

iodine: A chemical element essential to the body, especially to the functioning of the thyroid gland, and is found in seaweed. Knowledge of iodine is important for farmers to ensure the health of livestock and prevent deficiencies.

IWS: International Wool Secretariat (now called The Woolmark Company). Helps wool farmers with market support and research.

intervention: The act of making a change in a system. Helps farmers implement necessary changes in farming practices.

inhibitor: A device or substance which prevents or limits the effect of something. Helps farmers use appropriate inhibitors to manage agricultural processes.