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4.3.1 Applicants shall attend training in smallstock husbandry management organised by DAP; 

4.3.2 Animals should be sourced within the vicinity of the project area where possible; 

4.3.3 Breeding stock should be aged 1 to 3 years; 

4.3.4  Applicants should indicate where their stock will be watered by providing proof of watering agreements; 

4.3.5 Prices of smallstock should not exceed P1000 for a doe/ewe and P2000 for a buck/ram; and 

4.3.6 To qualify for 90% grant, an applicant should own 11 to 20 goats/sheep or 3 to 4 cattle. On the other hand, to qualify for 100% grant an applicant should own 0 to 10 goats/sheep or 1 to 2 cattle. 

## 5.0 Resource-poor Component 

As mentioned earlier, resource-poor components comprise smallstock and Tswana chickens. This component is for citizens who own up to four (4) cattle or up to 20 sheep/goats. Additionally, the applicant should earn P150 per month with dependents or P120 per month without dependents. Farmers can only apply for one package. 

## 5.1 Smallstock 

This package assists resource-poor to purchase smallstock and veterinary requisites. As shown in Table 1, maximum grant is P12 000. 

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## 5.2 Tswana chickens 

This package assists resource-poor farmers to rear Tswana chickens. The grant will also be used to purchase feeds, veterinary requisites, stock and equipment. Table 2 gives maximum grant for Tswana chicken package. As indicated in Table 2, a farmer will be assisted to buy 21 hens (female birds) and 4 cocks (male birds). 

