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Overview
The successful completion of this BASIS Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Scheme (FACTS) course at the Royal Agricultural University is essential for a range of job roles within the agricultural industry.
For instance, a number of farm assurance schemes, including the Red Tractor Farm Assurance Scheme, require farmers to receive crop nutrition advice from a FACTS qualified advisor.
What you’ll achieve at the end of the course
You will:
- gain a broad understanding of fertilisers and plant nutrition enabling you (once you have successfully completed the examination) to advise on nutrient management in a way which is technically, economically environmentally sound
- look in depth at fertilisers, including their use, transport, handling, application and legal requirements
Programme Structure
Course content:- the soil in relation to plant nutrition
- organic nutrient sources
- the nature and properties of fertilisers
- crop nutrients in plants and the factors influencing nutrient management planning
- use of fertilisers on the main crop groups in the UK
- the transport, storage and handling of fertilisers
- application of fertilisers
- Code of Good Agricultural Practice, legal requirements and other requirements to protect the environment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 8 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cirencester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Agriculture View 52 other Short Courses in Agriculture in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course suitable for?
- agronomists, advisers or consultants, manufacturer representatives and farm managers involved in arable crop production and management as well as working on mixed farms
- those who wish to pass the BASIS FACTS examination leading to the Certificate of Competence in Fertiliser Advice
- those interested to undertake the BASIS Soil and Water Management course
- those who have qualified for the BASIS Professional Register and want to gain Continuing Professional Development points
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full
Funding
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