The process of development of food system of Kazakhstan has been studied, the characteristics of its sustainability, the elements that make up this system (production - agriculture and processing industry, marketing, consumer elements) have been evaluated. The dynamics of the main segments have been considered and the problems restraining their stable functioning have been revealed. It is noted that despite the increased physical volume of agricultural production (over the past 6 years it was 103%), most of the domestic raw materials do not undergo industrial processing (less than a third of agricultural products are processed), at the same time, ready food products constitute the main part of imports. The physical volume of retail sales increases (over the period under study, the increase of 1.3% was observed), while the share of food products in retail trade decreased from 31% to 28%. For the purpose of a more detailed study of these aspects, subsystems have been formed, which are formed on the basis of specific features of food produced and consumed, and their state has been examined. The article shows the imbalance in the development of subsystems, which is reflected in the consumer element, characterizing the nonrational nutritional structure of the population. In the development of food system of the republic, problems that cause increased imbalances in the ratio of supply and demand, excessive costs in the process of food movement and reduction of its sustainability were analyzed.

Stable development of agriculture is the basis of a self-sufficient system of life support of the State. Economic growth in agriculture contributes to the increased production of cheap products available to rural residents, the improvement of production relations, and the improvement of the quality of life of all segments of the population. The article discusses the role of the agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan in the development of the republic's economy, the system of satisfying needs in food products. The authors note that agri sector occupies a special place in the structure of the national economy and is designed to provide the country's population with ecologically clean food, which is the main condition for ensuring its food security. The current state of agro-industrial production sectors: agriculture and food industry is analyzed. The main problems of the agri sphere of Kazakhstan are revealed. The dynamics of gross agricultural output for 2013-2018, population consumption of food products on average per capita per year, the structure of GDP by economic activity, the structure of gross output by industry are presented. The primary tasks which solution will help eliminate the problems of managing agroindustrial sector in the WTO, including ensuring a significant increase in yield due to the introduction of new technologies, support for the development of farming, small and medium business in agricultural sector have been presented.

The resource potential of agricultural organizations in Siberia is presented. It has been determined that in terms of agricultural production per capita the Siberian Federal District (SFO) is ahead of the Russian indicators. The challenges that impede the realization of the economic potential of AIC of Siberia are identified. The scenarios (variants) of the regional economic behavior are analyzed: inertial - weak public support for agriculture in functioning of agriculture, which provides an average level of profitability; balanced growth scenario - significant public support providing intensive growth of agriculture; innovative scenario - the development of agriculture is carried out on the basis of competitive advantage and scientific and technological progress. Prospective directions for interstate and interregional food relations in the regions of Siberia have been developed, where the supplying regions, regions and the recipient countries are shown by product types. The volumes of production and consumption are determined for 2030, by main types of agricultural products (milk, meat, eggs, grains, potatoes, vegetables), taking into account the provision of the population with food products according to medical standards, the volumes of import and export of these products are presented. It was revealed that taking into account the solvency of demand and specifics of the consumption of basic food products of the population living in the territory of the Siberian Federal District, by 2030 milk, meat, eggs, grain, potatoes and vegetables will be exported, this will ensure the development of agro-industrial production of the district.

An analysis of the development of agricultural production in Kazakhstan in the period 2018-first half of 2019 is presented. The current state and problems of the agro-industrial complex of the republic are investigated. Problem points of growth in food production are identified. New mechanisms of public support of agriculture are shown. The positive dynamics of gross output, the growth of foreign investment in domestic production and formation of new agricultural objects are revealed. The dynamics of production of finished feed for farm animals in physical terms for 2011- 2018 and the first half of 2019 has been analyzed. The share distribution of livestock population by species at the beginning of 2019 has been considered. The mechanism of effective State regulation of modern AIC, directions of ensuring food security of the country are considered. The author's assessment of the experience of reforming of agricultural sector of the republic is presented. Practical recommendations to increase public support for agro-industrial clusters and the effectiveness of managerial decisions in organizing them have been developed. It is justified that a consistent solution of the following tasks is needed: attracting investment, improvement of product quality, increasing the production of environmentally friendly food products, eliminating price disparities between production and processing industry. Price regulation measures aimed to stabilize agricultural production have been presented. Recommendations on the effective functioning of economic entities of agricultural market are presented.

The study of the use of management analysis of economic activities aimed to justify main directions of improving the sustainability and economic growth of small enterprise (SE) is conducted. The tendencies of changes in business processes and phenomena are determined. The problems and the reasons for their appearance in the use of production resources and formation of the results of functioning of small business enterprise are highlighted. By using methods and techniques of strategic management analysis the influence of internal and external environment on production sphere of SE were determined. The relative importance of organizational environment is identified. Main functional areas of small business (staff, production, marketing, finance and management) have been analyzed in view of the work experience and opinions of its manager and specialists. The critical strengths and weak points of functional zones are presented, which make it possible to understand whether a small enterprise can take advantage of external advantages and at the same time avoid threats. Problems, lack of wealth ("narrow" places), the reasons for their appearance in production were generalized, and ways to eliminate violations and deviations for the effective functioning of the SE, the expected effect of eliminating economic, personnel and organizational problems in economic activity are presented. The calculation of the economic efficiency of the proposed measures for the future is conducted.

Agriculture is one the priority sectors of economy of Kazakhstan, which development affects the activities of enterprises engaged in the processing of raw materials, transportation, storage and sale of agricultural products. Structural and technological diversification, expansion of the sown areas of the main types of crops to ensure food security and increase production of export-oriented competitive products are carried out in crop industry. An important role is played by small business. The article shows its place and role in agricultural economy of the republic. The problems that hinder the development of this sector of economy are considered: insufficient public support for farming, low efficiency of information and consulting centers that do not have a significant impact on small business in agricultural production, underdeveloped agricultural cooperation, social insecurity of workers, price disparity. The authors have proposed ways of cooperation between the State and rural business in order to coordinate and support small business in market economy in order to solve problems as quickly as possible. This area needs a number of studies on theoretical aspects of entrepreneurship and the study of practical issues of establishing and operation of small enterprises. All this determines the relevance of the topic of this work.

The article is devoted to the problems of increasing the efficiency of agricultural production of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In the process of transition to market economy, the relevance of studying the state of agri sector of the republic, economic mechanism of management have been revealed. The importance of considering the problems of agro-industrial complex, measures of comprehensive support for new market structures in the industry and the role of the State in the development of agri sector of the country in modern conditions has been determined. Gross agricultural output in the country has been analyzed. The volume of production, services, agriculture, animal productivity, efficiency of crop production sector in Almaty region are presented. It was determined that the highest indicators are in the areas of production of gross agricultural products in Enbekshikazakh, Ili, Karasay, Talgar and Panfilov districts. The following ways of sustainable development of Almaty region are proposed: the formation of competitive markets for agricultural products and their processing, effective public support of agricultural sector, strengthening of its stimulating directions, deep restructuring of agricultural production based on concentration and rational optimization of productive forces in areas with favorable natural conditions, raising the technological level of agro-industrial complex, introduction of resource-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, extension of research works in solving problems of the AIC development.

It has been revealed that sustainable development often focuses on one sector or parameter, such as tourism, energy supply, water resource management, various aspects of nature conservation, or economics. The article describes the development of the area and analyzes it as a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable district. The authors provided a combined qualitative and quantitative assessment, analyzed the possibility of using quantitative data and indicators, as well as literary sources and expert opinions for qualitative analysis. The positive dynamics of development of Bayanaul district is revealed and justified. However, there are certain points and controversial issues that affect socio-economic situation in the area. Positive economic situation and sufficient income level of the majority of the population, necessary environmental conditions and rich biodiversity, stable social structure, relatively low social discrepancy between people living in the region were noted. The study of factors which have impact on sustainable development of Bayanaul district can be used in the implementation of the Development Program of the territory of Pavlodar region for 2016-2020 to enhance positive and minimize negative impacts. Particular attention should be paid to the environmental direction.

The main problems of economic availability of food to the population of the West Kazakhstan region are considered. The wages, pensions and benefits in the region over a ten-year period have been analyzed. It has been revealed that labor activity is the main source of income which share in the income structure is gradually decreasing, and the State, in order to increase the real incomes of the population, increases social transfers. The distribution of the population of the region is shown. It is determined that agricultural production provides employment for the hired workers and self-employed population. In rural areas, this category is involved mainly in management of personal subsidiary farms. The analysis of the structure of agricultural production of various forms of management is conducted and it is determined that over 50% of food supplies are provided by the households. The volume of agricultural products produced in the region per capita is presented. The current levels of consumption of food per capita, differences in food consumption by rural and urban populations, as well as in comparison with rational nutritional standards were analyzed. Measures aimed to increase the income of the rural population were proposed. The need to develop the network trade of agricultural products through the creation of electronic trading platforms has been justified.

The problems and barriers that impede the effective development of the mechanism of public-private partnership (PPP) in the innovative activities of enterprises of agro-industrial complex of the Turkestan region were analyzed. Directions on improving the partnership between the State and business in this area were determined. Foreign practice was studied. The results of the experts’ survey, online research, personal conversation and observation are presented. Data on education of survey participants, their place of work and professional experience in agricultural sector were obtained. The opinions of PPP participants from the State and agribusiness have been studied. The respective conclusions were done which represent mutual interest for public structures and entrepreneurs. The study revealed the shortage of experienced, competent business-oriented managers, who know the problems of agribusiness, innovation activities in AIC, weak motivation of entrepreneurship, and lack of analytical studies of domestic practices of public-private partnership in agricultural sector. Measures to support innovative PPP projects in the form of developing and approving a methodology for assessing their effectiveness in agriculture; creating a model of innovation-type contract; preparation of guidelines for local governments and entrepreneurs were determined which include a set of the most important criteria for participation in projects and competencies for both parties; organization of a database of innovation projects in agricultural production accessible to agribusiness.

Accounting in agriculture, as in any other sphere, is a system that ensures collection, registration and compilation of information on property, obligations of an enterprise, expressed in monetary terms. It provides continuous and comprehensive documentary records of the on farm operations. The article shows accounting objects in agriculture: farm property, financial investments, inventories, cash and fixed assets. It is noted that the main purpose of accounting in agricultural enterprises -is the analysis, interpretation and use of economic information to identify trends in the development of the enterprise, the choice of options and making management decisions. Accounting information used at the following management levels is explored: internal management (in production units - primary and consolidated accounting data), general economic (for the whole farm - current accounting data, including reporting) and external management of agricultural production (quarterly and annual financial statements are mainly used). In addition to the information function, accounting performs a monitoring function, the essence of which is to illustrate the implementation of organizational plan and assess the profitability of each sector of economy, as well as to prevent inefficient work, irrational use of resources and, consequently, to preserve the enterprise funds.

The features of the formation of receivables in agricultural enterprises, the objective and subjective reasons for its occurrence, evolution cycles and growth factors are shown. The reasons for the emergence and recognition of the debts of the debtors in each cycle, the types of maturity depending on seasonal characteristics are reflected. The objectives of accounting and analysis of receivables in agricultural production enterprises were identified, the specifics of accounting organization in agricultural sector, relations between counterparties that contribute to the emergence of debts of the enterprise were identified. The functions of agricultural enterprise accounting are described, which are necessary for controlling the level of receivables. The policy of financial debt management is aimed at increasing the sales of products, optimizing its total amount and timely settlements with debtors. The issues of managing their accounts were studied with the aim of reducing the risk of receivables and increasing profits. On the basis of the conducted research, the ways to prevent critical situations associated with a large proportion of debts are proposed, since management of receivables is part of the company's overall business policy aimed at increasing the sales of products and reducing the amount of financial debts and ensuring its timely collection.

The foreign practice of government participation in increasing its investment attractiveness is considered. The authors note the inflow of foreign direct investment in Kazakhstan through the creation of joint ventures and subsidiaries, privatization of public economic entities with participation of foreign capital, the transfer of large industrial enterprises to the management of foreign firms, and investing the banking sector. The article reveals the essence of foreign investments, discusses the importance and the need to attract them to the economy of the republic, including agro-industrial complex. The dynamics of the inflow of capital investments for the economic development of the country over the studied period is analyzed, the reasons for the changes in their volumes are determined. The features of creating conditions for investment attractiveness at the State level are outlined. The analysis of domestic and foreign methods of assessing the level of investment activity was conducted. A classification of investment management models in the regions by the type of the used instruments is proposed. The features of their use and factors that restrain the effective implementation of models were identified. The performance indicators of investment attractiveness management, including agricultural sector were identified, and the areas for improving the quality of managerial decisions of investment nature were determined. The authors studied the foreign experience of improving the competitiveness of the regional economy based on the example of the United States and China, and explored cluster strategies used in European countries. Measures to improve the State policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan which are aimed at increasing the volume of investment in regional economy, improving the country's investment climate were proposed.

The experience of functioning of agricultural production infrastructure in economically developed countries is presented. In Western Europe, rental equipment is widely used, and in the UK, manufacturing firms rent tractors to farmers and ensure the efficiency of machinery. It is noted that in the countries with developed market economies, national agrochemical systems for agriculture have been formed. Modern structural changes in the system of sales and supply of mineral fertilizers to seed companies have been outlined. They spend a significant part of their funds for wholesale warehouses and transportation of chemical plant protection products. In the USA, the system of mineral fertilizers and pesticides sales is widespread through wholesale sales, which volumes are significant. The article discusses multiindustry service enterprises in France that implement most of them in commercial sector. Trade enterprises purchase mineral raw materials and agricultural goods for farmers through private and trade enterprises. Trading companies operate at regional and global levels in the frame of the department. In modern conditions, the purchase of fertilizers requires constant updating of knowledge of trade workers, not limiting to simple commercial transactions. In Japan, the current state and development trends of agricultural production support system are primarily determined by general directions of public agricultural policy.

World experience in the rural tourism development and best practices were studied. The article outlines the relevance of agro-tourism development, presents the methodological part of the research, analyzes the approaches to the concept “rural tourism”, examines its component composition, including ethnographic, agricultural, cultural, educational and ecological tourism. The advantages of agrotourism development are reflected. The development of the tourism industry sector in foreign countries, in particular in the USA, Australia, Canada, England and India, is shown. Its specialization forms which are in demand in the United States are revealed. Best destination in the sphere of agro-tourism according to authoritative sources are presented. The settled patterns of tourism development in rural areas are characterized: French, German, Italian, Czech and Spanish. The relevance of its development in Kazakhstan, a number of measures envisaged under the Concept of development of tourism industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2023, namely, the introduction of the conceptual apparatus of agrotourism activities, the popularization and propaganda of "agritourism", etc. are reflected Some examples of Kazakhstani destinations in the field of rural tourism are presented. Constructive conclusions of this study were done. The results obtained may be useful in developing measures for the priority areas of agrotourism development in the regions of Kazakhstan.

Issues of feed industry in the regions of Kazakhstan have been revealed. The measures of public support of field forage crops are shown. The optimal parameters of their production and processing are proposed as the basis for constructing economic models, taking into account the livestock population. The authors note that fodder production is characterized by the use of mechanized methods of crop growing for fattening livestock, efficient technologies of feed preparing and storing, which make it possible to significantly increase their cultivation and improve quality. Full value feeding is a necessary condition for the intensive use of animals and the fullest realization of their genetic potential. The conclusion is made on the need to improve government support measures in the areas of agricultural production and processing based on ecological models of cultivation of forage crops for natural climatic zones and resource rationing. To solve this problem, the analysis of cultivation of forage crops in the regions of the republic and constraining factors, environmental monitoring were conducted, assessment of the state of natural and sown forage lands was done. Technological charts of cultivation of agricultural fodder crops were developed. The necessity of the development of innovative technologies of production and processing of feed by region, models of their application for various types of farm animals has been justified. Recommendations to improve the economic efficiency of the use of feed crops in the country were done.

At present, the experience of marketing activities in farmers' business has general character for agricultural commodity producers, while at the same time the impossibility of farmers to influence the aggregate supply or price is revealed, which indicates a significant feature of farm marketing. The article reveals the problems of homogeneity of agricultural products produced by farmers, which restrict the available marketing techniques and the choice of marketing channels. The methods of implementation through the commodity exchange, government agencies, directly to the retail trade, independently or with the help of the services of trade intermediaries, are revealed. The specifics and features of the factors of time and place of sale of farm products, the choice of specific marketing decisions determined by the general strategy of the agricultural producer are analyzed. Best practices of the effective use of marketing methods and marketing tools by farmers are studied, the weakness of their market positions as sellers compared with the buyer’s position are revealed, which does not allow product manufacturers to use various methods to strengthen their position, aimed at improving the supply of material and technical funds, reducing costs in obtaining resources that meet the interests of rural producers. The approaches to the development of agricultural cooperatives, allowing to solve the problem of low levels of concentration of labor on labor market are generalized. The relationship between farmers - producers of agricultural products and residents of nearby settlements are revealed.

The issues of the development of domestic livestock production are shown on the basis of the implementation of the State programs aimed at creating its solid base. To improve the export performance of the livestock production industry, it is necessary to promote products to the external market in two trade regimes. The issues of importing pedigree livestock, creation of high-quality producers and agricultural producers, which provide the core of commercial stock are highlighted. The growth of exports of agricultural products is possible due to the strengthening of measures of veterinary safety. The increased volumes of exported beef and lamb by exporting enterprises based on anchor cooperation with small and medium-sized farmers in the region within the programs of livestock production industry are outlined, which allow farmers to have access to external commodity markets. Closed cluster chains on the example of KazBeef, representing vertical production are presented: female stock re-products, selling breeding bulls, heifers, own feedlots, boning, obtaining chilled meat, the possibility of clustering in poultry, horse breeding and sheep breeding. It has been justified that for the development of livestock production an efficient forage base is needed. The profitability of production of fresh chilled or frozen meat depends on cheap fodder, sufficient degree of conversion, energy value of forage crops. Loan resources will ensure the import of breeding cattle from abroad, the increase of livestock population on private (peasant) farms, and construction of feedlots.

The world experience in processing of secondary raw materials in livestock production industry and its effective use in economic circulation of countries has been studied. The main types of raw materials that make up the largest share of waste during the slaughter of cattle and small ruminants are identified. The results of the study of advanced practices in processing of secondary raw materials in livestock production in a number of States are presented, the main directions of its use are identified, including food, feed, medical and technical spheres. The volumes of production and sales of livestock products are shown on the example of the world leaders in this industry. The key factors of its effective development are identified on the example of the leading countries in the industry. The possibilities of introduction of resource-saving technologies of bone processing at meat processing enterprises, using rods, hooves, and wool as a source of resources for production of high-protein animal feeds have been analyzed; alternative blood processing methods. The authors state that modern level of development of the domestic meat sub-sector of agro-industrial production of Kazakhstan requires fundamentally new approaches to the problem of integrated use of all types of livestock products. It has been justified that processing of secondary raw materials will contribute to the development of new productions and import substitution of both raw materials and finished products, this, in turn, will allow creating new clusters and attracting innovative technologies to the traditional sector of agro-industrial complex which is typical for the economy of Kazakhstan.

Relevant issues of the development of dairy industry in Kazakhstan in terms of the implementation of the concept of digitalization have been considered. The experience of introducing digital technologies in agriculture of economically developed countries and the possibility of their use in the country has been studied. The authors noted the importance of the digital economy in the near future in the world and in the economy of foreign countries. The process of its implementation carried out by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, as well as the value of this experience for Kazakhstan in the context of integration, is considered. The study shows that the Republic of Kazakhstan has a sufficiently large potential for production and processing of milk by improving innovative development management of the industry. When considering these issues, the main provisions of the State program “Digital Kazakhstan” were taken into account, which determines the direction of promotion of digitalization in the republic. The problems of dairy products market are identified, in particular, the shortage of raw materials for dairy enterprises and high transaction costs in dairy supply chain from producer to consumer. The reasons for the low quality of raw milk - raw materials for milk processing enterprises have been identified. Measures for the application of digital information in dairy industry have been proposed: computer programs, GPS coordinate systems, databases, digitization and mapping. The features of labor market functioning in rural areas, taking into account the introduction of digitalization are noted.

The article is devoted to the organization and regulation of agricultural raw materials and food markets, which components include the control over the provision of budget subsidies (the national aspect), and pan-European measures aimed at ensuring the producers incomes, maintaining retail prices at the optimum level. The agricultural policy of the EU countries with significant differences in the directions and methods of financing agro-industrial complex is considered. Foreign countries use half of the national agricultural budgets to finance structural policies: modernizing and enlarging farms, increasing soil fertility and other agricultural resources, creating conditions for effective farmers, reduced production costs. The research results showed that in the main grain- producing countries, grain-production is subsidized. The EU countries, the USA, Canada, Japan, and India spend significant financial capital on the improvement of grain production technologies. In the US and the EU, the priority direction for using funds to support the services sector is product promotion to the markets. Assistance to agricultural producers in Kazakhstan, taking into account foreign experience of State regulation with full consideration of the characteristics of market relations and economic situation, is of particular importance and relevance in terms of the republic’s accession to the WTO and toughening the competition for the domestic grain and bakery products in the world economy.

Lentil - one of the oldest agricultural plants, crop for diverse use: food, feed and technical purposes. Lentil grain is used in food industry for preparation of protein preparations, sausages, canned food, some varieties of chocolate, candy, cookies. Currently, lentil is cultivated in Kazakhstan, mainly in the Northern region. The interest of the authors in this topic is due to the value of lentils as a valuable leguminous crop. Its production has great potential for the economy of Kazakhstan. Previously, the areas under this niche crop was 6-7 thous. ha, currently - 250 thous. ha. The article discusses global exports and imports of lentils, analysis of its production in some regional competitors from the CIS countries and in Kazakhstan. Export dynamics is presented. It has been determined that lentils, as compared with other cereal crops, require indepth knowledge of its biological and technological features in order to increase yields. A detailed analysis of the situation carried out by the authors over the past 4 years revealed problems of insufficient development of the domestic lentil market. Recommendations on their elimination are given. The short, medium and long-term perspectives of the lentil market have been justified. In the study the works of domestic and foreign scientists, as well as materials of their own development have been used.

The authors consider the relevant issue of the development of rural territories of the republic and the factors hindering this process. It has been revealed that issues reflecting the organizational, managerial and economic bases of rural development have been insufficiently studied, insufficient attention is paid to the priorities of socio-economic progress in rural areas aimed at raising living standards of rural residents. It has been determined that many rural areas of the country are in a difficult situation. The reasons for this, above all, are the deterioration of the demographic situation, the inefficient use of natural resources. The indicators of the economic activity of the rural population, wage levels and unemployment are analyzed. The problems of the infrastructure of rural regions are shown, which include insufficient access to centralized heat and gas supply in rural areas. The authors state that in order to improve the production, market and social infrastructure of the agro-industrial complex, it is necessary to form integral systems of infrastructure services for enterprises and farms, to stimulate the development of cooperation between producers of agricultural products, equipment and devices, services and enterprises, procurement and processing productions with necessary financial support. It was concluded that, in view of the specifics of agricultural production, the policy of infrastructure development of rural areas should be more differentiated.

To meet international standards, it is necessary to modernize agricultural production of the republic. An alternative to management models used in the AIC could be the introduction of the principles of “green” economy. The article discusses the importance and features of innovation in agricultural sector. The role of "green" technology is shown. To increase investment activity in agro sector, the author suggested investment directions on the basis of lending, the introduction of innovative technologies. The prospects for investment and innovation growth and the main trends in the development of agricultural sector in the country have been determined. The reasons for its effective functioning are indicated. The indicators of the innovation sphere are investigated. The factors that have impact on the growth of GDP, investment in ecosystems have been identified. The practical relevance of solving these problems, the elaboration of the issues of methodology and practice of managing the industry indicate the relevance of the research. Using data on the dynamics of investments in agriculture, the author calculated the cost indicators of fixed capital and capital return. The interrelation between the gross volume of services and investments in fixed assets has been revealed. The method of correlation and regression analysis was applied and the model of supporting the fulfillment of goals and objectives in the investment sphere of the "green" economy was analyzed. A forecast of the scale of investment in production of environmentally friendly products was presented.

The role of meat processing enterprises and increasing their competitiveness for participation on the national and global markets for agricultural raw materials, products and foo products is shown. It is noted that the main reasons for the low productivity of livestock production in Kazakhstan - are the small population of pedigree livestock, poor management conditions. The measures to improve the breeding, to eliminate the shortage of feed aimed to obtain high-quality meat and dairy products are indicated. The priorities for improving the breeding work have been identified. The author believes that former breeding plants with available main livestock should serve as the centers. It is necessary to determine the exterior-constitutional types of Kazakh white - headed breed for breeding it in different regions, to revive the activity of control and testing stations. To obtain high-quality meat and dairy products, a solid forage base is needed, which volume is still insufficient and not varied. Its restoration is a long process that requires an integrated approach: increasing the volume of feed crop rotations, solving feed preparation problems, and developing the feed industry in the country. They adopt a number of State targeted programs focused on the medium term, in particular, the project “Development of export potential of cattle meat in the Republic of Kazakhstan”, implemented by JSC “National managing holding “KazAgro”.

In modern conditions of globalization, the importance of solving the problems of the country's food security is increasing. Worldwide, food supply is the basis of national security and the important direction in the development of agricultural sector of the economy. Without own food, the remaining components of State stability lose their importance. In the article, the author defines the essence of the concept “food security” and the necessary conditions for its provision, including physical and economic accessibility, and also assesses the level of self-sufficiency of the population of the republic with main types of food products. The indicators of the statistical reports of the Committee on Statistics of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2013-2017, which characterize the structure of consumption of food products, money incomes, household expenses, their purchasing power, are presented. To determine the quantitative sufficiency of food consumption by the population, the author presented a comparison of the level of production of the main types of food per capita with rational consumption rates approved by the MNE RK. The author notes that the economic affordability of food is determined by the solvent demand of the population at the level of income and food prices, which are included in the minimum consumer basket.

The effective use of agricultural land has a significant impact on economic growth and the welfare of the population. The article justifies that in order to compare the expediency of using agricultural land in different regions of the republic in circulation, universal criteria for their assessment are needed. The issues of increasing the productivity of agricultural land, taking into account the cost data of livestock and crop production, as well as the degree of soil fertility are considered. The main factors affecting rational land use are identified, and the new integral indicator ALE - (eng. Agricultural land use efficiency) is introduced - the efficiency of agricultural land use, which is a function of four variables: livestock production, crop production in terms of value, land and a weighted soil fertility criterion. It was also revealed that the combination of quantitative characteristics of soil area and soil fertility, on the one hand, and the price expression of returns from their use in one parameter makes the proposed integral indicator a universal tool for assessing agricultural land. It has been justified that its practical application allows us to give an objective assessment of agricultural land, taking into account the existing differences in soil fertility in the regions of the country with different soil values. The author concludes that quality of land has a significant impact on its productivity, and, consequently, the growth of agricultural production.