About FACTS

The FACTS Annual Scheme, also known as FACTS, is independent and non-statutory. It is recognised by the Fertiliser Industry, Defra and the Environment Agency as a successful means of setting standards, training and accrediting the continuing professional development (CPD) of those providing nutrient management advice.

The Scheme aims to promote Catchment Sensitive Farming, and supports River Basin Management initiatives.

Information regarding the FACTS courses, plus details of training providers and current exam dates can be found below. Alternatively if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to email Sue Mason, Steph Berry, Hope Thurman or Jess Price or call on 01335 340856 (Sue), 01335 301209 (Steph), 01335 340854 (Hope) or 01335 301206 (Jess).

For more information about the FQA status and NMP, please click here to see the Guidance Booklet.

FACTS Certification & Training Scheme
An independent, non-statutory certification scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management:
View Online FACTS Syllabus, Print PDF FACTS Syllabus, View Online FACTS (Northern Ireland) Syllabus, Print PDF FACTS (Northern Ireland) Syllabus & FACTS Exam Dates

FACTS Horticulture Certification & Training Scheme
An independent, non-statutory certification scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management (horticulture):
View Online FACTS Horticulture Syllabus, Print PDF FACTS Horticulture Syllabus
& FACTS Horticulture Exam Dates

FACTS Turf Certification & Training Scheme
An independent, non-statutory certification scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management (turf):
View Online FACTS Turf Syllabus, Print PDF FACTS Turf Syllabus
& FACTS Turf Exam Dates

FACTS Vegetables Certificate & Training Scheme
An independent, non-statutory certification scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management (vegetables):
View Online FACTS Vegetables Syllabus, Print PDF FACTS Vegetables Syllabus
& FACTS Vegetables Exam Dates

Nutrient Management Planning

Core CPD Training for FACTS Qualified Advisers

- Important Updates to NMP and the NMP Flowchart
- View Online Nutrient Management Planning Syllabus  & Print PDF Nutrient Management Syllabus
- View Online Nutrient Management Planning Hortic Syllabus & Print PDF NMP Hortic Syllabus
- View Online Nutrient Management Planning Veg Syllabus & Print PDF NMP Veg Syllabus
- View Online Nutrient Management Planing Turf Syllabus & Print PDF NMP Turf Syllabus
- Suggested Reading Materials
- Nutrient Managment Planning Exam Dates
- Nutrient Management Planning - Train the Trainer Events

Please note: Course dates for the 6 compulsory modules to retain FQA Status; please click here

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- Please see below the full Whistle Blowing Policy;

View Online Whistle Blowing Policy or Print PDF Whistle Blowing Policy.