Strategic management of agriculture is determined by the characteristics of agro-industrial production, as well as the specifics of its constituent industries. Since all the elements of agriculture are interconnected sequentially, that is, each subsequent relationship is a consumer of the results or products of the previous relationship, which must correspond both in volume and structure, since the strategic plans of agricultural producers must take into account the development prospects of their partners. Currently, more attention is paid to the development of agriculture, including at the state level. The forecast of scientific and technical development of the agro-industrial complex of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030 has been developed. The National Technology Initiative (NTI) also focuses on issues related to information technology in agriculture, as indicated in the FoodNet and AeroNet roadmaps. Within the framework of the NTI, it is planned to attract 3.3 billion rubles for priority projects related to the implementation of the concept of “smart” agriculture. — both in the form of subsidies and reusable investments from the state budget, and in the form of private investments. The article considers the aspects of developing a strategic model for the livestock and crop production industry, summarizes the best practices of Russian scientists in the field of accounting and agricultural economics.