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Apply to become a CFNA

We are now accepting applications from rural professionals wanting to become Certified Farm Nutrient Advisors. Click here to complete the registration form. You will need a RealMe login and evidence that you are a Certified Nutrient Management Advisor (CNMA).

Read the Terms of Agreement

Applicants are required to confirm that they have read and agree to be bound by the certified Farm Nutrient Advisor - Terms of Agreement.

Download the Terms of Agreement here [PDF, 185 KB].

Approved qualifications/courses

Applicants must demonstrate that they are registered as a Certified Nutrient Management Advisor (CNMA) by the Nutrient Management Advisor Certification Programme.

Updating your contact details

If you are a CFNA and need to update your details, please email HRWOcertification@waikatoregion.govt.nz

Find a CFNA

You can find the list of Certified Farm Nutrient Advisors here.

Nitrogen Leaching Loss Rate Development Guidelines

A Nitrogen Leaching Loss Rate (NLLR) must be calculated in accordance with the Nitrogen Leaching Loss Rate Development Guidelines. Note: These guidelines may be updated from time to time.

Download the Nitrogen Leaching Loss Rate Development Guidelines [PDF, 5.1 MB].