6.2 Recommendation

chain processing activity across the zones. Patronage of agro processing business has increased significantly as a result of the

ATASP-1 intervention. The study equally observed that fabrication business is a male dominated enterprises. The capacity and patronage of the fabricators increased tremendously as a result of

ATASP-1 intervention. The Program has impacted positively on the output and income of its beneficiaries.

6.2 Recommendation In view of the conclusions derived, the study wishes to make the following recommendations: Since the study has identified disparities in productivity and profitability on the same crop enterprises across the zones, it is highly recommended that the Program conduct additional study to identify the possible reasons responsible for this variations with a view to proffer solutions. The Program should be more inclusive and accessible especially to persons with special needs. The Program should render production input support to farmers, as well as provide capacity building, market linkages and credit supply to all beneficiaries. To reduce drudgery associated in farm operations and processing of agricultural commodities, the Project should upscale its intervention through mechanisation.