The main intent of this study is ‘to examine the level of business knowledge of cooperative leaders to enhance Agricultural cooperatives business performances’. 

The study covers 96 leaders of sampled primary agricultural cooperatives and 192 individual members of primary agricultural cooperatives from members of Chafe buluk farmer’s cooperative union and Haragu farmers’ agricultural cooperative union. 

The study has employed both quantitative and qualitative research approach to answer the research question. The pertinent data related to the study was collected with the help of survey questionnaire, key informant interview and focus group discussion from the study participants. 

The pertinent data collected was analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics and inferential model called multiple regression models. Accordingly, the study results reveal that there was a business knowledge gap among leaders of the cooperatives and the 12 variables of leader’s business knowledge (LBK) have significant contribution on the business performances of agricultural cooperatives at 0.05 significance level. 

Therefore, the government and other community development partners should arrange continuous trainings for cooperative leaders on business activities and development of business plan. 

These actions will ensure the survival and productivity of the cooperatives societies and enhance better cooperatives businesses.