This article is a study that is devoted to the study of priority forms of development of cooperation in agriculture in the Russian Federation. The article analyzes the existing forms of cooperation in agriculture and determines the most effective and promising directions for the development of this sphere. It also reviews current trends in the development of cooperation in agriculture and examines the problems faced by agricultural cooperatives in Russia. A number of recommendations and measures are proposed for the development of cooperation in this industry, based on the experience of successful foreign practices. The study also includes an analysis of factors influencing the development of cooperation in agriculture, such as the legal framework, financial support, access to markets and technologies.