In the context of the active entry of Kazakhstan into the world economy, the growing shortage and decline in the quality of raw materials and the related rise in prices for grain and bakery products, the grain-product subcomplex of the domestic agro-industrial complex is of particular importance. The article notes that the development of production in various sectors and spheres of the economy of Kazakhstan requires the search and use of new, more efficient forms of implementation of production and economic activities. One of the key methods of solving this problem is the integration of commodity producers, which makes it possible to unite in a single complex all the links of the reproduction cycle in the technological chain “production of raw materials - output of finished products”. It is emphasized that domestic and foreign experience has proved that integrated education, formed on the basis of the principles of public-private partnership, achieves a high level of efficiency and competitiveness. For the successful implementation of public-private partnership projects in the grain product sub-complex, an in-depth study, generalization and systematization of the experience of using this mechanism by both national and foreign companies that have achieved high results in this area is required. Currently, public-private partnership continues to remain at the initial stage of development, which is largely due to the specific high-risk features of the functioning of the branches of the grain product sub-complex. These circumstances emphasize the importance of a detailed analysis of methods and tools for increasing the competitiveness of enterprises and organizations of the domestic grain products subcomplex, first of all, targeted investment in the development of production.

The agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan has the objectives on increasing the volume of production of competitive, export-oriented agricultural products and increasing labor productivity by 2.5 times by 2022. Thus, the country's agricultural policy is aimed at ensuring food security. The goal -is to analyze the current state of providing the population of the republic with food at the expense of own production and to identify further ways of its development. Methods – comparative analysis, statistical and economical for market research; systematic approach. Results - The Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 9, 2016, No.503, approved scientifically grounded physiological norms of food consumption. In connection with the pandemic, the State has set the priority anti-crisis tasks to achieve the stability of the socio-economic development of Kazakhstan, including regulation of prices for agricultural products. The conducted comparative analysis showed that the population in the country is mainly provided with domestic food products within the established standards, with the exception of poultry meat, cheese, cottage cheese, fruits, berries, vegetables, sugar and fish. The undertaken measures show that in the near future they will allow increasing the scale of production of these food products, which is quite justified. It has been determined that the republic has potential opportunities, in particular, natural and labor resources for import substitution. Conclusions - meeting the needs of the republic's residents for all types of their own products requires deep research. State regulation of agricultural market is aimed at improving the living standards of the population in the regions by creating favorable conditions for the development of crop production, animal husbandry, food industry, social infrastructure, and technical equipment.

This study examines the importance of organic production for sustainable consumption and evaluates the economic efficiency of cultivating spring barley using organic methods. Field experience was used to determine the profitability of organic cultivation, and laboratory and field observations were conducted on spring barley grown using organic fertilizer. Results show that the maximum yield of spring barley (4.39 t/ha) and profitability (118%) were achieved when applying 50 t/ha of manure with straw by-products and using Ecostern biodestructor at 1 l/t. Challenges in collecting and interpreting market trends and demand data for eco-products may limit the research. Further research may investigate the impact of environmental sustainability on the economic performance of eco-farms and demand for organic products. The practical significance of the research makes it useful for developing norms and practical approaches to organic agriculture and solving environmental problems.