Modern approaches to innovative development of agriculture in Kazakhstan are considered.

   The relevance of the study is conditioned by the need to modernize and increase the competitiveness of the agrarian sector of the republic in rapidly changing market and technological conditions.

   Despite the fact that the advantages of innovation in agro-industrial complex are widely recognized, the rate of its implementation in the country still remains at a low level. In order to study the constraints of innovative entrepreneurship we studied the crop production sector, where new, advanced technologies are more actively used. In livestock farming 64 % of gross output falls on household farms, so the process of introduction of innovations is slower. In general, the process of renewal and technical re-equipment of agro-industrial production is difficult due to the lack of a comprehensive approach to the management of innovation activity, representing the coordinated actions of the state, science and representatives of commercial structures.

   The aim is to identify the main problems of startups' development in the agrarian sphere and to determine their potential opportunities in order to increase the efficiency and sustainability of agro-formations.

   Methods - analytical and comparative were used to substantiate the conclusion about low innovation activity of agribusiness, mathematical tools were used in the quantitative assessment of economic indicators, graphic - visually reflects the results of research, Case Study demonstrates the practical
adaptation of theoretical provisions.

   Results - the current state and prospects of developments of innovative character in the agro-industrial complex, the dynamics of their indicators in agricultural enterprises and small forms of management are analyzed. The main reasons hindering the introduction of innovations in crop production are shown.

   Conclusions - the author's position is proposed in the conclusion - expansion of digital transformation, organization of training programs for farmers, creation of platforms for interaction between scientists, agricultural producers and representatives of private firms and companies

   The aim is to substantiate the importance and economic necessity of digital processes in the agro-industrial complex as a factor of innovation and investment growth, to develop practical recommendations for the optimal use of digital solutions for sustainable development of the agrarian industry.

   Methods - economic-mathematical, correlation-regression - in the study of statistical data, determining trends in increasing the capacity of agriculture, conducting a quantitative analysis of the impact of digital transformation on the efficiency of agro-industrial production, identifying the problems of introducing high-efficiency technologies in the agricultural sector.

   Results - so far the agrarian sector in Kazakhstan and globally has not been attractive to the market economy, mainly due to high risks and difficulties with forecasting. However, with the emergence of innovative structures and new opportunities such as digital modernization, the volumes of attracted investments are increasing. In Asia, about 20 % of emerging agribusinesses
are related to innovation. The effect of digitalization of agribusiness is expected to be about 30 % of GDP growth, which is planned to reach over 3 trillion tenge by the beginning of 2030. The modern agro-food market is a high-tech segment. Land and climate are no longer determinants of the success of agrarians, innovative tasks come to the fore.

   Conclusions - the directions for increasing innovation activity and productivity in the agro-industrial complex are proposed. The authors note that the main goal of scientific support of innovation activity is the application of resource saving, environmentally safe and economically efficient nanotechnologies for optimization of genetic resources - productivity of crops and animals, improvement of breeding methods, development of energy-intensive equipment and information and communication systems. Initiatives implemented with state support for innovative projects include the Supervision Technologies platform for digital land monitoring, agro-insurance service, and electronic trading platform.

   Aim - development of proposals for the development of rural areas on the basis of priority investment.

   Methods - analysis and synthesis to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between the volume of financial investments in the agro-industrial complex and the implementation of a comprehensive policy of modernization of the Kazakhstani village; economic and statistical - in the processing of statistical data characterizing the dynamics of investment in fixed capital and gross output of agriculture, comparing the results for 2012-2022, identifying their trends and patterns; correlation approach - to determine a direct linear relationship between the size of investment funds and the possibility of the development of rural areas.

   Results - a strong correlation between capitalization in the agricultural sector and gross domestic product is indicated. On the basis of increasing investment activity the directions of overcoming territorial inequality, smoothing the differences in the living standards of urban and rural population are substantiated.

   Conclusions - the authors have argued the need to intensify investment activity in the agro-industrial complex of the national economy to transform the image of rural areas, to solve the problems of building the capacity of rural areas and agribusiness, to improve the investment strategy through economic, legal and administrative levers, to counter spontaneous migration from rural settlements, to reduce the number of rural residents. Unresolved problems are pointed out: unstable dynamics of increasing investment volumes, their low innovative orientation, rising prices for agricultural machinery and other machinery and equipment for investment purposes. The necessity of strengthening the state investment support of innovations is shown. The results of scientific research can be used in the development of investment concept and comprehensive program of rural development in Kazakhstan.

   Improving the efficiency of agricultural production requires situational analysis for constant study and monitoring of indicators of the external and internal environment of the enterprise in order to make management decisions.

   The aim is to substantiate the functional strategy of an agricultural commodity producer on the basis of prioritizing the situation as a set of events occurring inside and outside the economic entity, and its probable development under conditions of uncertainty.

   The methods are based on the dialectical approach to assessing the
performance of agribusiness. In the process of researching problems and preparing proposals used monographic, quantitative and qualitative methods of timely accounting, control, planning and forecasting. The information base of the study was made up by the data of statistical and accounting reports of the production structure.

   Results - methodological and methodological aspects of the study of business environment and its functional capabilities are shown. On the example of agrarian formation the diagnostics of influence of internal and external variables on the level of profitability of the production process is carried out, the choice of strategic direction of its modernization is motivated, measures to increase financial results and reduce the degree of operational risk of production and economic activity are developed.

   Conclusions - the authors proposed practical aspects of the system conceptual analysis, identified critical factors affecting profitability, productivity and competitiveness of the object of entrepreneurship, argued investment and marketing plans of agrarian production; formulated ways to improve the efficiency of the production cycle in terms of resources and costs, technology. The necessary characteristics of information, providing from a practical point of view, the right strategic decision, include: reliability, sufficiency, timeliness, integrity and accessibility. At the same time it is necessary to understand in what sphere the given information can be applied, used and useful. SWOT-analysis allows to discover weaknesses and strengths, threats and opportunities for economic growth and strengthening the competitive advantages of the enterprise.

   The aim is to assess the potential of rural tourism as an instrument of socio-economic development of rural areas of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

   The study is aimed at identifying the main factors influencing the expansion of agritourism sphere.

   Methods - the authors used various ways of analyzing the tourism market, review of domestic and foreign literature sources. Existing projects related to the tourism industry, statistical data to determine the degree of influence of the tourism industry sector on the development of rural areas of the country are considered.

   Results - on the basis of international and Kazakhstani experience it is noted that, although tourism agribusiness has significant potential, its spread in Kazakhstan faces many difficulties, digital systems are of fundamental importance. Existing programs do not fully contribute to the renewal of infrastructure, there are high costs and the inability of tourist facilities to function consistently throughout the year. At the same time, Eco-Village "Toksumak" is identified as an example of effective rural tourism, demonstrating the benefits and attracting foreign tourists.

   Conclusions - ecotourism is necessary for the revitalization of rural settlements. It is a global trend of the third millennium. Integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) will improve the quality of tourism services and increase their accessibility. By focusing on these aspects of tourism activities, a wide network of tourism firms with information and advisory support for farmers can be created in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The authors point out the so-called "human resource hunger" in specialists with competencies in the application of digital platforms in natural agritourism especially in the regions. In digital transformation, it is important to set ambitious goals, establish performance indicators, and eliminate losses in business processes.

   The role of spatial planning in the organization of tourist and recreational zones on the territory of Katon-Karagai State National Natural Park (SNNPP) and its influence on the expansion of agritourism sphere is shown.

   The relevance of the topic is due to the need to find optimal directions for sustainable development of rural areas with a focus on rural tourism.

   The aim is to analyze and identify the key aspects of territorial planning and its impact on the diversification of the regional economy and support of the agrarian sector.

   Pestle- and GIS-analysis for functional zoning of the area was carried out to identify external factors contributing to the spread of tourism services in the region.

   Results - the state of tourism and recreational infrastructure in the SNPP was considered, the main criteria for its renewal were outlined. As a result of the study it was found that rational distribution of natural resources and proper zoning of recreational and agricultural zones allows minimizing anthropogenic impacts and strengthening the economic situation. Strategies to improve the efficiency of spatial planning that include the integration of tourism agribusiness into tourist routes are proposed.

   Conclusions - in the current socio-economic context, the growth of agritourism and tourism potential in general represents an important tool for improving public welfare, employment and income. Katon-Karagai SNPP, having unique natural, climatic and cultural opportunities, is an ideal site for ecotourism, which requires competent planning of territories taking into account environmental and economic conditions. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of harmonization of tourism and agrarian interests, favoring the promotion of agrarian entrepreneurship, achieving ecological balance and equilibrium, strengthening the position of the tourism industry. The authors state the expediency of information and advisory support of tourist firms, including electronic means.

   The specifics of personal subsidiary farms (PSF), their important role in ensuring food security of the country confirm the relevance, priority of problem solving and the need to conduct research on the use of available potential for the stable development of the agrarian sector of Kazakhstan.

   Aim - on the basis of the analysis of the current state of LPH, the constraining factors of expansion are identified, their importance for agriculture is determined, the effectiveness of internal reserves and increase in incomes of rural residents is assessed.

   Methods - analytical, comparison and synthesis, economic and statistical in considering the current situation in private subsidiary farms of the republic, their capabilities as subjects of agrarian entrepreneurship.

   Results - the authors note that for the last 20 years (2000-2023) there is a tendency of sharp decrease in the share of these forms of farming in agricultural production, changes in their specific weight in the structure of gross output of the industry. The main reasons limiting the active functioning of private subsidiary farms are outlined: difficulties in acquiring fodder, especially forage, as well as mineral fertilizers, there are practically no wholesale supplies, acceptable conditions for marketing agricultural products, remoteness of many rural settlements from markets, low level of mechanized
technologies of their cultivation and harvesting. The comparison with other categories of agroformations was made. Households are forced to conduct unequal competition in the domestic market of food products.

   Conclusions - the necessity to develop a regulatory and legislative framework, the mechanism of their association in agricultural cooperatives (marketing, processing, service, etc.), allowing to solve the issues of land cultivation, operation and repair of machinery, fodder procurement, search for markets, to optimize the capacity utilization of processing enterprises with agricultural raw materials, the population with food products, to increase employment and purchasing power of villagers.

   The authors of the article carried out a study of the current state of the food and processing industry of Kazakhstan, which is characterized by high competition, changes in the structure of processing, the need to ensure food security and sustainable development of the industry. The main sub-sectors - meat, dairy, flour-milling and oil and fat industries - demonstrate a reduction in the number of enterprises due to the lack of raw materials and processing capacity. The importance of realizing the task of supplying the population with food, and providing agricultural producers with accessible markets for their products is the basis for an in-depth and comprehensive study, assessment and location of processing enterprises.

   The aim is to analyze current trends, identify key problems and develop proposals to increase the capacity of the processing industry.

   Methods - statistical and economic analysis, correlation approach were used in determining the relationship between the volume of investment and production indicators, which allowed to argue the feasibility of increasing the volume of capital investment. Regression models were used to forecast the growth of production depending on the size of investment, this served as a basis for choosing the most effective directions of formation of financial resources. The structure of costs was considered while studying their influence on the cost of products and establishing the main factors of profitability increase.

   Results - insufficient capacity utilization (34-50 %), deficit of infrastructure for storage and import dependence, which, in turn, hinders the stability of the domestic market, are shown. Risks associated with the impact of external conditions, including currency fluctuations and sanctions, are also outlined.

   Conclusions - the authors recommend modernization of communications of processing complexes, expansion of logistics channels, creation of distribution centers and reduction of import supplies. This will make it possible to solve the issues of food independence of the republic and availability of domestic food products through import substitution and implementation of effective state support.

   The saiga population in Kazakhstan has undergone significant changes in recent decades due to both natural and anthropogenic factors. Despite successful conservation measures: hunting bans, international cooperation, restoration of saiga numbers from critically low levels, the lack of a long-term management concept has resulted in a surplus population. The main difficulty in managing this is not so much in maintaining a balance between their numbers and habitat, but in establishing effective interaction between the various stakeholders.

   The aim is to analyze the number of these animals, to study the current challenges and methods of genotype regulation of these animals in the republic.

   Methods - systematization of data on the quantitative composition of saigas in different regions, ecological monitoring of population status and habitat, and a systematic approach to the relationship between these small ungulates and the steppe ecosystem allowed us to study the population dynamics of these mammals and propose strategies for coordination and conservation.

   Results - factors affecting saiga population changes and modern methods of coordinating their numbers were identified. Adaptive population management strategies are shown, which can be used to regulate numbers and minimize negative consequences for agriculture.

   Conclusions - we need to introduce an adaptive management mechanism based on constant monitoring of the population composition and living conditions, as well as a return to controlled saiga hunting within established quotas to maintain a balance between the interests of the biogeocenosis and the agricultural sector of the country, to ensure replenishment of the genetic fund of animals, to reduce the harmful effects of economic activities on them, and to refine recording methods using the latest innovative technologies.

   The main role in solving the food issue belongs to grain farming, as it predetermines the situation in other sectors of agro-industrial complex, especially in animal husbandry. Grain production in Kazakhstan is a strategic industry that provides food security of the country. Development of domestic grain complex is determined by the interaction of the system of economic, organizational, technical and technological and other internal and external factors that influence the state of the grain market. At present, the grain-product sphere functions in new economic conditions conditioned by the setting of strategic objectives of integration associations. The Republic by virtue of its natural and other resources is a large producer of grain, which has high food and fodder qualities, the possibility of long-term storage and preservation of quality, which allows to form insurance and reserve funds, serves as the main raw material for food and processing industry, a source of income of agricultural producers.

   The aim is to analyze a complex multifunctional system of grain farming, including a wide range of national economic functions, requiring priority attention from the state. Recommendations aimed at strengthening this agrarian segment are developed.

   Methods - comparative and system analysis were used in comparing entrepreneurial structures in order to identify their similarities and differences.

   Results - it is shown that the complex of problems of production of cereals and their processed products covers the entire value chain, attracting significant investments. Innovation activity, innovations in breeding and seed production of grain crops, mechanization, land reclamation, transport infrastructure, consolidation of interconnections between economic entities allow to create specialized grain zones.

   Conclusions - the factors of further increasing the potential of the grain complex, contributing to the stable activity of the cereal market, strengthening the position of Kazakh grain at the world level are summarized.

   The most important task of the flour milling industry is to provide the population with high-quality flour, pasta, bakery and confectionery products. Therefore, this industry remains the largest in the food industry.

   The aim is to analyze the structure and mechanism of functioning of the flour products market in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

   Methods - analysis, grouping to collect and process statistical information on production, consumption, exports and prices for these food products; comparison and synthesis - when comparing indicators with similar ones in other countries, identifying common trends and unique features.

   Results - the development of flourmilling subcomplex of the republic is shown, export-import relations from 2011 to 2023 are considered. The leaders of flour-milling enterprises, the structure of exports and the largest importers are determined. Unevenness and decrease in production volumes in dynamics are noted. Information on the factors affecting the cost of industrial grain processing is presented. The authors state a significant increase in grain prices. It is substantiated that the increase in production volumes can be achieved by expanding the assortment and improving its baking properties with the use of new high-efficiency technologies. Building up the export potential of flour goods is one of the key directions of Kazakhstan's foreign economic policy and is important for the development of the agrarian economy and evaluation of economic reforms.

   Conclusions - it is emphasized that the high quality of Kazakhstani flour is rightly recognized in the world. Trends in the domestic market correspond to the world market - the growing demand for high-grade wheat and products made from it of the highest class. To maintain positions among the leading exporters it is necessary to provide effective state support and effective complex of stimulating measures compensating domestic producers for the difference between domestic and world prices.

   At present, the dairy subcomplex remains one of the most significant sectors of Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex. In the conditions of the developing market the accounting in the companies engaged in milk processing does not provide the necessary level of information support for adaptation of operational management intentions imputed by the structure of the accounting system, which is not fully used in the enterprises of the republic engaged in secondary processing of non-sort milk raw materials. In the market economy the exact control of costs of production and realization of products, cost estimation of works and services is of particular importance, and cost reduction plays a key role in increasing profits and improving the profitability of goods output.

   The aim is to identify problems associated with the classification of costs of dairy products in the production and processing cycle.

   Methods - comparative analysis to compare different approaches to determining the classification feature of grouping costs for the manufacture of dairy products, traditional methods and modern management reporting systems used in other industries; expert practice was used in studying the opinions of specialists on the current situation in the field of accounting in the dairy industry.

   As a result of the study the following results were obtained - the process of "management", which covers all aspects of agroforming activity, the concept of "costs" was systematized and a more accurate ranking of them for each operational area in the processing of low-quality milk and whey was proposed.

   Conclusions - the developed theoretical, methodological and practical recommendations can be applied to the effective functioning of the mechanism of controlling and calculating the cost of dairy products in milk processing firms, compliance with technological recipes.

   The aim is to identify the factors of competitiveness of meat products and assess the state of the meat industry of Almaty region.

   Methods - synthesis, analogy for the possibility of forming plans of supply and production of food products; classification - in determining consumer requirements, different for different types of food, quantitative approach allows to designate directions in the manufacture of meat of the highest category; analysis of five forces according to Porter - at threats of intra-industry competition. Obtaining the most reliable, accurate, systematized information is based on the principles of objectivity, consistency, study of domestic and foreign scientific publications.

   Results - criteria and ways of increasing the competitive advantages of meat
products in the region were studied and their theoretical and practical provisions were considered.

   Conclusions - Kazakhstan, having a high potential of intensification of domestic livestock breeding, can be among the world leaders of meat processing sector and in the world commodity market. To solve this problem it is necessary to strengthen the economic base of the meat industry. The general objective of the Comprehensive Plan for the Development agricultural products for 2024-2028 is to increase the volume of secondary processing in the country – bringing the volume of secondary processing in the sphere of agro-industrial complex up to 70 %, outstripping the pace of industrial-innovative development, improving investment policy, efficiency in the use of labor resources and export shipments of agricultural raw materials and agroproducts with high added value, creating a raw material base for uninterrupted loading of processing enterprises, increasing their profitability, designing more high-tech machines, organizing new jobs, ensuring food security.

   The relevance of the topic is determined by the significance of digital technologies in beef cattle breeding, which allow increasing the profitability of the agro-industrial complex through cost optimization and more efficient allocation of funds.

   The competitiveness of enterprises of the agrarian sector directly depends on the use of the results of innovation activity, which allows to increase the value by increasing labor productivity. The article presents different points of view of researchers on the problems in the agrarian sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan. One of them - intensification of labor process is recommended to solve by modernization of agricultural production and application of high-tech smart system "RETAL".

   The aim is to determine the financial feasibility of its implementation, which is based on the complexes of "smart" pasture technologies.

   Research methods are based on the system analysis of works of domestic and foreign scientists, familiarization with analytical reviews of research institutes and centers, materials of scientific and practical conferences on the studied issues, data of expert survey of farm workers.

   Results - a unified approach combining goals and objectives of livestock and pasture management was analyzed.

   Conclusions - in conclusion, the authors note that the use of electric fencing minimizes the labor of workers, reduces wage costs, as well as costs associated with the duties of shepherds, significantly simplifies the implementation of preventive measures for the maintenance of livestock on grazing lands. Of practical importance is the use of a methodology for calculating the value equivalent of benefits and their comparison. The advantage of smart-farm is a complex solution combining the principles of cattle herd regulation and grazing on pasture lands in a single technological cycle. This is a new concept to increase the volume and improve the quality of production and is an ideal environment for robotics.

   The article is devoted to the issues of financing the oil and fat industry of Kazakhstan, identifying key problems and determining the directions of their solution. The oil and fat industry is one of the important components of the agro-industrial complex of the country and plays a significant role in supplying the domestic market with food and increasing export potential. However, in recent years, this food segment is facing a number of factors related to insufficient financial support, low investment attractiveness and limited opportunities for production expansion.

   The aim is to analyze the sources and structure of budgeting of the oil and fat industry enterprises, including state support, bank loans and attraction of private investment.

   Methods - monographic, economic and statistical analysis, comparison and synthesis, logical reasoning.

   The data of statistical reporting served as the information base.

   Results - scientific approaches and measures of state subsidization of oil and fat mills are considered. The necessity of further improvement of the legislative base and creation of favorable conditions for the inflow of foreign capital into the oil and fats sector as a criterion for increasing the competitiveness of the oil and fats industry of the republic is shown.

   Conclusions - effective assistance of the state, availability of natural resources and increasing world demand for oilseed crops and products of their processing contribute to capacity building of the oil and fat industry for further growth and development. The results of the research, conclusions and proposals are of interest to researchers and practitioners involved in the organization of exports of agricultural products. The realization of innovative orientation to the technological process will allow to produce high-quality environmentally friendly food products, which enjoy consumer advantages in domestic and foreign markets, to improve the environmental awareness of the population.

   Cotton complex occupies a significant place in the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main production - cotton fiber is a competitive technical product in the world market. Income from its sale is an important article of currency receipts to the budget of the country. The publication is devoted to the problem of creating an integrated production chain in the cotton
industry of Kazakhstan. In the republic for a long period of time cotton as a raw material was realized for export, and for domestic needs in the textile industry imported cheap varieties from Uzbekistan, Turkey, China, countries of South-East Asia. Currently, the share of textile production in the volume of manufacturing industry is not more than 1 %, in developed countries this indicator is 6-8 %.

   Aim - economic substantiation of organization of technological processes by combining stages from raw cotton processing to obtaining finished textile products with high added value.

   Methods - system approach in studying the integration of stages of cotton secondary processing. By means of the economic-mathematical model the marginal income from the output of competitive products is calculated.

   Results - it is shown that the existing methods of management do not serve as a basis for labor productivity growth, achievement of production efficiency. use of innovations. The authors recommend that the largest part of raw materials should be processed in the country, for which it is necessary to form a production chain from cotton harvesting to output of final textile goods.

   Conclusions - the model of gross profit calculation confirms the high efficiency of the proposed integration. The implementation of the proposals will allow to protect the domestic market, implement programs for the development of the agrarian sector, and carry out an early transition
to new technologies.

   Relevance - sustainable development of the agrarian sector, providing the population with necessary and affordable food products, the priority task of the state in ensuring food security.

   The aim is to analyze the production of agricultural products and foodstuffs of the republic, to identify the problems of their storage, to recommend ways of solution for the future.

   Methods - economic and statistical, analysis and synthesis, comparison and acceptance of absolute deviations were used when considering the dynamics of gross harvest and yield of agricultural crops and indicators in animal husbandry. The empirical base of the study was the data of the National Bureau of Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2019-2024, works of leading scientists of economists engaged in agrarian policy.

   Results - the authors note that the creation of conditions for proper maintenance of primary material contributes to the prevention of losses and preservation of the quality of goods, competitiveness in the market, increasing the profitability of agrarian enterprises, organization of new jobs. The need to adapt to the market environment requires producers to improve production processes and use new resource-saving nano-technologies. One of the trends in consumer preferences is the growing interest in environmentally friendly products. The use of organic methods and natural components is becoming more and more in demand, which contributes to increasing demand for products and conquering new market niches.

   Conclusions - one of the main measures to save agricultural raw materials is the construction of storage systems, in particular warehouses, vegetable, grain storage facilities that meet modern requirements of proper operation with the use of the latest technologies, this will preserve the nutritional value of food products for a long period of time. Attention should
be paid to logistics and the best types of cargo transportation, minimizing damage at all stages of the journey from the field to the counter.

   The aim is to analyze the current state of agriculture in Zhambyl region in 2018-2022.

   The agro-industrial complex of the region is characterized by the growth of gross product in general per capita, 100 hectares of agricultural land, as well as income from the sale of products and services rendered. In addition, in 2022, its agricultural sector ranked sixth in the republic, which identified the region as strategically important.

   Methods - statistical and mathematical, which were used to obtain primary data on the development of agro-industrial complex and to identify the relationship between volumes of goods output and factors affecting the activities of the sector.

   Results - it is noted that in agro-industrial production conditions have been created to strengthen crop and livestock farms in the region, high indicators have been achieved. In turn, such vector orientation depends on the availability of land and labor resources: arable and irrigated land, pastures and human capital.

   Conclusions - to establish the influence of these components on the efficiency of agriculture in the region, multifactor correlation and regression analysis was used, which showed that arable land provides an increase in gross production and gross domestic product per 100 hectares of agricultural land, while the other three factors do not allow to achieve better results. Socio-economic and organizational measures are needed, including optimization of the structure of sown areas taking into account market conditions, deepening specialization, application of progressive forms of remuneration of labor, improvement of forms of management, wide use of innovative technologies, clearly formulated state policy and regulatory and legal management of land resources.

   Relevance - innovation and investment development of agro-industrial complex, based on modernization of technical equipment of the industry, introduction of digital technologies on the basis of investment inflow allows to increase labor productivity and produce competitive products.

   Aim - development of theoretical and methodological substantiation and practical recommendations on public investment of innovation activity in agriculture as a basis for improving the efficiency of the agrarian sector of Kazakhstan.

   Methods - system analysis of results to identify trends and effects, statistical - in the study of the obtained data, economic approach - to assess and forecast the results of economic activity, to determine its positive and negative directions and optimize production processes.

   The results - lack of modern agricultural machinery, insufficient level of rural infrastructure renovation and limited access to the market, low degree of replenishment of fixed assets of enterprises, wear and tear of machinery and equipment, lack of capital investment due to seasonal work and high risk for investors have become the main obstacles to sustainable growth of agro-industrial production. The authors consider the issues of rational construction of material and technical base, financing in the field of crop production and increase in gross output, confirmed by a strong positive relationship. The reasons preventing the realization of innovative activity of enterprises in many economic segments of the republic are outlined. Using the generalized official data on material and technical resources, the dynamics of depreciation and liquidation of fixed assets of agro-industrial complex is analyzed.

   Conclusions - the authors recommend increasing investment in the use of environmental and "green" technologies, implementation of training and consulting programs for farmers on advanced technologies and innovations, leasing financing, partnership with research institutes to share knowledge and experience. Joint research and experiments should become the main tools of state support for innovative and investment development of crop production.

   Conservation and reasonable consumption of electricity is an important direction in the process of production, storage and processing of agricultural products.

   Aim - the role of energy in agro-industrial complex is outlined, ways of using alternative energy sources and energy efficient technologies in the agrarian sector of Kazakhstan are determined.

   Methods - analysis and systematization to calculate volumes and identify economic links in livestock and crop production at the regional level. The method of generalizations allowed us to focus on the systematization of problems of creating energy infrastructure in remote rural areas.

   Results - review of foreign and domestic literature from the position of modern achievements in agro-industrial production and energy on the example of economically developed countries; reflected the issues of modern development of the agrarian industry of the republic on the basis of the analysis of gross output of agricultural products and goods; showed the level of regional economy of the country, analyzed the consumption of electricity in rural areas from 2015 to 2024; assessed the coverage of the spread of renewable energy resources, which over the past 11 years. Suggestions for the need to increase the generation of the electric system are justified.

   Conclusions - a positive relationship between the rate of capacity building in the agro-industrial complex and the introduction of energy saving processes based on increasing productivity in the agricultural sector has been established; the use of energy saving sources stimulates the development of rural areas and the improvement of social conditions of agricultural producers.

   The abundance and complexity of business processes in the dairy industry require individual differentiation of costs of each of them and implementation of optimal management tools. It is especially important to distinguish milk production and transportation, as the costs of planning, organizing and delivery of products are the components of the cost of production. The methodology used will be a determining factor in the financial performance of the enterprise, which needs to make a choice between using traditional or functional costing by activity. Although the issue of financing has been investigated in various areas, the problem of improving the operational efficiency of logistics services through it still requires in-depth research.

   The aim is - to examine the possibilities of optimizing production structures through budgeting due to the high proportion of logistics processes in dairy sector.

   Methods - the study used analysis, comparative characterization, profitability assessment, which characterize the performance of logistics cost management.

   Results - it is established that the coordination and control of costs, including logistics costs is the implementation of a set of measures aimed at minimizing costs and rational use of available resources, ensuring the interconnection between structural units. The budget of production payments is fundamental in the system of budgetary regulation, which should be developed on the basis of the manufacturer-approved regulatory framework for each cost item.

   Conclusions - at various levels of economic activity, strengthening requirements to ensure sustainable development total logistics costs have an upward trend. The volume and productivity level of logistics service indicates a reduction in the life cycle time of most dairy products, which causes the streamlining of logistics flows. The increase in logistics costs is significantly influenced by the use of innovative technologies, modern high-efficiency machinery and equipment in the logistics cycle.

   The aim is to search for the causes of pasture degradation in Kazakhstan, determination of stagnation of pasture massifs on the basis of remote sensing of land and the state of pasture lands using NDVI index.

   Methods - analytical and economic-statistical were used to study the sources of pasture land depletion and factors affecting their condition, to collect statistical data, to study trends in their change; monographic and comparative analysis - allowed to identify local causal links and consequences of degeneration; information from different regions was compared, the most vulnerable zones were shown.

   Results - space monitoring was carried out, images of degraded pastures of Ereymetau district were uploaded through the platform of JSC "Kazakhstan Ғarysh Sapary". Soil types typical for the region were determined on the site of AIS GZK on the soil map. The object is the survey of pasture massifs of Ulenty rural district. Using the European Sentinel-2A satellite  https://dataspace.copernicus.eu space images were downloaded on all available spectral channels to compare images with projective coverage obtained on four dates, subsequently edited in ArcGis 10.4. Radiometric and atmospheric correction works to eliminate interferences were carried out in the program.

   Conclusions - from the processed NDVI data, it is evident that NDVI values of rangelands are declining annually. Solutions to the problems are suggested. The author substantiates the necessity of pasture infrastructure development (irrigation points), strengthening of forage base and use of shifting grazing method, control of taken measures at the state level. Pasture land use requires revision of the institutional framework for pasture management. Competence on these issues should be transferred from the district executive bodies to the local self-government.