This study was conducted to assess the performance of innovation programmes for the effectiveness of agriculture’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The findings of this study showed that most of the innovation centres mandated to support agriculture-related SMEs work in isolation without networking with other organisations. It is recommended that policies should be strengthened to enhance the collaboration of innovation centres with industries and entrepreneurs. Similarly, despite the existence of various organisations with innovation programmes, SMEs import machines from abroad. This is an appeal to government agencies, particularly those with innovation programmes. These agencies should improve their technology and skills in order to better cater to the needs of SMEs. The findings suggest that the government should revisit the relevant policies for SMEs and develop a strategic plan to facilitate agencies with innovation programmes for them to become more effective in supporting SMEs.