The goal is to justify the need for sustainable development of agro-industrial complex based on state regulation, analyze main indicators of crop production industry: maintaining and improving soil fertility, growing crops adapted to the regional natural conditions, using the most productive plant species and varieties, taking into account introduction of resource-saving technologies. Methods – PEST-analysis, which allows taking into account the economic and social aspects of the external environment that affect activities of the enterprise; generalization of information, synthesis, systematic approach. Results – volumes of gross agricultural output of Kazakhstan for 2019-2021, main stages of reengineering are presented. A number of effective measures to improve competitiveness of agricultural production have been proposed. The role of scientific support of AIC, the use of innovative agricultural technologies and developments in crop production and animal husbandry is shown. The authors state the need for constant updating of professional standards that regulate the requirements for competencies of specialists in agricultural sector; use of the latest modern methods of foreign practice; compliance with international standards in storage, processing of agricultural products and feed; strict accounting of gene pool of breeds, groups, types of animals, birds, plants; production costs reduction, increasing profitability and productivity, which can be achieved through technical and technological reequipment, use of highly productive crop varieties, improvement of production structure and methods of economic management. Conclusions – as a result of the study, recommendations on implementation of regional agricultural policy were prepared. Barriers to the development of agroindustrial complex have yet to be overcome, since significant investments are needed for industrialization.