Training was one of the factors that contributed to the lack of access to markets by the emerging sector. NAMC facilitated a number of training programmes in order to capacitate black producers to operate their businesses successfully. NAMC also engaged with the Trusts leadership to discuss issues around statutory measures, with specific focus on agricultural transformation. All the Trusts were running a bursary programme that supported a large number of black post-graduate students. The Meat Trust was currently funding 12 PhD students, while the citrus trust was funding 54 students. Other trusts were assisting students to find internship and workplace experience placements.