the article presents the growth dynamics of the gross domestic product of the Rus-sian Federation, the branches of the agro-industrial complex of the Russian Federa-tion for the period 2016-2020, a comparative analysis of growth rates is carried out. The outstripping pace of development of the agro-industrial complex has been es-tablished in comparison with other sectors of the Russian economy. The directions for adjusting the legal documents of the Russian Federation regulating the digitali-zation of agricultural activities are substantiated in the context of the development of human capital in rural areas, strengthening the investment attractiveness and competitiveness of the agro-industrial complex. The results of the study can be used by state authorities of the Russian Federation and subjects of the Russian Fed-eration in the preparation of programs for sectoral and territorial development.