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inspection: A careful check to see if something is in the correct condition or if there are problems. Animal welfare codes lay down rules on how closely animals such as laying hens should be inspected in order to ensure that they are healthy. Helps farmers maintain health and safety standards.

immunoassay: A technique for measuring the amount of antigens and antibodies in tissue. Helps farmers and researchers monitor and manage animal and plant health.

International Coffee Agreement: An agreement between countries to stabilize the price of coffee. Abbr ICA. Helps coffee farmers by providing market stability.

integrated pest management (IPM): A pest control strategy that uses a combination of techniques to minimize pest damage while reducing the use of chemical pesticides. Implementing IPM can improve crop health and sustainability.

IGER: Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research – a research organization in the field of land use and conservation. Helps farmers adopt sustainable grassland management practices.

ITE: Institute of Terrestrial Ecology. Helps farmers access ecological research for better land management.

importer: A person or company which imports produce. A grain importer. Helps farmers understand the supply chain and market dynamics.

insecticide: A substance which is used to kill insects. Helps farmers control insect pests.

invertebrate pests: Pests such as grain mites and storage insects such as saw-toothed beetles and the grain weevil, which cause considerable damage to crops in tropical or warm temperate areas. Helps farmers identify and control invertebrate pests.

inject: To put a liquid into an animal’s body under pressure, by using a hollow needle inserted into the tissues. The cow was injected with antibiotics. Helps farmers administer medications and vaccinations to livestock.