Dr SL Venter, the Research and Technology Manager for the ARC - VOPI gave an overview of VOPI's Training and Support Model for Smallholder Farmers Programme. She reported that models and strategies were developed and implemented for sustainable livelihoods in support of smallholder farmers and rural development, these include: . Sustainable livelihoods model; . Enterprise development and Agri-village models and strategies; . Training and knowledge transfer models including training courses; . Demonstration trials, demonstration production system, on-farm training; . Support and multiplier models, high value crops and niche market models; . Small-scale agricultural production models and decision making support models; . Food, nutrition and crop based models; . Urban agriculture model and strategy; . Production and technology transfer manuals and information brochures; and . Information and farmers' days' model.