The agricultural sector of the Republic of Armenia has traditionally been and remains one of the leading sectors of the country's economy. Taking into account the problem of food security and the priority of rural development, as well as the existing challenges in the field of agriculture, it is important to identify problems in the field of increasing the competitiveness of the agricultural sector and take appropriate measures. These measures should be aimed at creating an appropriate legal framework in the field of agriculture, ensuring favorable conditions for investment in this area, developing agriculture and rural infrastructure, promoting export-oriented production, and introducing new achievements in science and technology.

The process of sustainable development of rural areas is used in terms of socialeconomic changes and economic development for rural communities. It is no secret that the opportunities for investment and employment in the rural areas of Armenia are limited; as a result, the main challenges in those areas are the aging population, the emigration of young people to urban areas, and other countries. Infrastructure in rural areas is underdeveloped, and opportunities for improving the quality of life of people are much smaller. Increasing the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, the gradual improvement of the living standards of the rural population, the establishment of social justice, the establishment of public solidarity are based on the national security strategy of the country. ensuring the balanced territorial development of the country. With the development of the agricultural sector in the country, with the implementation of a targeted policy to create a favorable business environment and create a level playing field, the necessary preconditions will be created to ensure the country's food independence, meet the needs of consumers, create new jobs, improve the socio-economic situation of the rural population. in terms of supply chain, sustainable development, increasing rural incomes and strengthening rural areas. Therefore, from this point of view, the research is topical and urgent.