Livestock Credit Scheme NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme is a livestock commodity base credit scheme • Eligibility criteria for NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme Loan • Parameters for NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme Loan • Loan Application & Approval process cycle • Application form What is NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme? NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme is a livestock commodity base credit scheme which is aimed at providing soft loans to emerging livestock farmers for the purchase of any type of livestock, animal feed & medication, farm machinery and infrastructural improvements, as well as any form of enterprise development within the livestock value chain. What is the difference between NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme Loans and other loans that are offered by other banks or financial institutions? (a) NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme interest rate is fixed at eight per centum (8%), making it the most affordable agricultural finance in South Africa (b) NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme Loans are specifically tailor-made for the livestock industry, hence the terms and conditions of the loan takes into consideration all factors that affect the livestock industry. (c) The approval process of NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme Loans involves your local commodity association. In other words, your application is recommended by your fellow farmers in your area. As a Dairy or Ostrich farmer can I apply for NERPO livestock Credit Scheme Loan? Yes, provided your application is supported and backed by your commodity association, which must confirm that they will provide you with mentoring and recommend the approval of your application, after you have complied with all other requirements of the loan.   Where can I get more information about NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme?   a) From your NERPO Local Structure (NLS) or own commodity association. b) From NERPO Livestock Credit Scheme call centre: 0861 000 362 / 012 348 8566 c)You can write to: The Executive Director NERPO Financial Services (Pty) Ltd PO Box 36461 Menlo Park 0102