The project will aid in the commercialisation of elements along the value chain and contribute to the growth of the agro-processing sector. This will be achieved by providing participants along the value chain with resources and knowledge to satisfy the standards for their outputs to enter target markets in the region and beyond. Activities to be effected include the training of farmers and manufacturers who provide inputs and products on the acceptable practices for provision of safe and high quality products, establishing and exploiting the benefits of an agro-processing cluster and its associated benefits. Agro-processers and farmers with the production of high value agriculture will be able to increase crop quality, consolidate operations in the sector including marketing, research and machinery while also lowering transaction costs. During implementation the JBDC will oversee:

• Renovation and upgrade of its existing agro-processing food incubator in compliance with an identified food safety management standard
• Procurement and installation of equipment at the facility
• Implementation of pre-requisite actions for food technology incubator FSSC22000 certification
• Training and capacity building for JBDC staff and stakeholders, primary producers and agro-processors on Good Agricultural Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, compliance with, and management of the export-oriented supply chain.
• Capacity building activities for the agro-processing cluster and primary producers on business cluster dynamics and business development
• Brand development and market promotion.