The economic basis for effective functioning of a large-scale agroindustrial enterprise lies in the principles of management based on selffinancing and self-sufficiency. These definitions are studied in detail in the article, a methodology for determining the standards of self-financing and self-sufficiency of large-scale agro-industrial enterprises is developed, three thresholds (steps) are introduced that determine the factors for reaching effective work: profitability, insurance and the level of yield.

The article develops theoretical and methodological foundations for the development of indicator system for planning and monitoring the effectiveness of the agro-food system at the regional level in the context of economic entities. It proposes a rating algorithm for the Аgro-Industrial Complex of the region, which allows to determine groups of organizations at the administrative district level that have a relatively similar type of development in the medium term. The results of the research can be used in a comparative analysis of the efficiency of economic entities and in the development of practical recommendations and measures to improve their functioning efficiency.

The article studies theoretical and methodological foundations of sectoral business planning in Agro-Industrial Complex in modern conditions. The essence of the economic «planning» category has been defined and its interpretations by domestic and foreign authors have been systematized. The basic principles, tasks and algorithm of the sectoral planning process in agriculture have been developed.

Approximately 40 % of organizations that are in the process of financial rehabilitation have been reformed with the attraction of investors, among which it is necessary to mention successful agricultural, agro-industrial, agroindustrial service organizations, as well as organizations from other sectors of the economy. There is also an interest of private domestic and foreign businesses in conducting agricultural business. The article discusses the results of the work of investor organizations, problems and ways of improvement.

The article outlines the theoretical aspects of anti-crisis management, reveals its essence, analyzes the organizational and legal mechanism of anti-crisis management in the context of financial recovery, analyzes the results of anti-crisis management of agricultural organizations in the context of legislation in force in the Republic, explores the directions for improving the institutional mechanism of anti-crisis management of unprofitable, insolvent agricultural organizations.

The article considers the principles of organization of raw material zones of agro-industrial production in the context of modern approaches to their formation, the aspects of this method of interaction between agricultural organizations, processing and servicing enterprises and trade, arising from the need to create competitive advantages and optimal use of raw material potential. The analysis of the main constraining factors of effective development of raw material production zones is given.

The article systematizes scientific approaches to the management of the agro-food complex in the context of ensuring food security in four main areas: strategy and policy for the development of the agro-food complex management system; state regulation of Agro-Industrial Complex and food security; mechanisms and methods of economic management; approaches to operational management of the agrarian economy and food security. The structure of stakeholders in the management system of the agro-food complex has been developed, which ensures the sustainable targeted functioning of Agro-Industrial Complex. The factors hindering the sustainable development of Agro-Industrial Complex and the effective functioning of the management system are identified and classified.

The article presents an analysis of the influence of socio-economic factors on the agro-food systems of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, identifies conditions conducive to increasing the sustainability of their development, and identifies key areas for minimizing possible risks caused by external and internal market fluctuations.

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the development of world trade in agri-food products. The key factors influencing the development of the export potential of the agro-food complex are identified, such as: population growth, growth of production volumes and the volume of its world trade, customs and tariff measures, integration processes, etc. The cost and quantitative characteristics of the parameters of world trade in agri-food products are given, structural shifts are presented, key competitors and consumers of national goods, as well as current challenges and threats affecting the production and movement of agri-food products are identified.

In providing the food security of the Republic of Belarus, a significant role is given to increasing the efficiency of production and sale of potatoes and potato products. The article develops practical recommendations, including strategic and operational directions and measures to ensure the economic efficiency of the functioning and development of potato growing in the Republic of Belarus (macro-level), as well as a system of organizational, technological, marketing activities for agricultural and processing (food) organizations.

In modern economic conditions, development of optimal and timely management decisions is one of the key conditions for ensuring the effective operation of enterprises, formation of rational organizational structures, implementation of an optimal personnel policy, and regulation of sociopsychological relations in organizations.

The article substantiates methodological approaches to the classification and assessment of the influence of the balancing factors of the Agro-Industrial Complex development, defines a classification of these factors based on the methodological approach of M. Porter (theory of competitive advantages), established the peculiarities of business planning when developing an effective strategy interaction between agriculture, processing industry and trade.

The article presents the study results of the methodology for the formation, evaluation and accounting of costs by type of products in agricultural organizations to determine value added. The features of cost formation affecting the level of value added by types of agricultural products are revealed. A methodology for the formation and accounting of costs for determining added value by types of food products has been developed, including goals, objectives, principles of formation and accounting of costs, an algorithm for the formation, evaluation and accounting of costs by type of products in agricultural organizations.

The article examines current trends in the development of the securities market of the Republic of Belarus and the market for shares of economic companies. An analysis of new mechanisms and forms of attracting investments in agricultural joint-stock companies is given, modern instruments of the securities market are examined: digitalization of the stock market, crowdinvesting, tokenized financial assets.

The article presents the results of a scientific study of labor productivity of workers in agricultural organizations based on the analysis of indicators of labor productivity and labor intensity of manufactured products, financial and economic activities of enterprises, labor motivation, modernization of the material and technical base of agricultural organizations, investment activity in agriculture. Particular attention in the study is paid to the territorial aspect of labor productivity and its payment. The attention is focused on the fact that labor has a dual nature, and, consequently, the factors that determine labor productivity must be reviewed from two sides: those that are linked to specific labor, and those that affect the level of productivity of abstract human labor. The growing role of organizational, technical and economic factors is emphasized, specific economic instruments are substantiated that provide an increase in the productivity of an agrarian worker.

The article analyzes the legal support for the purchase of seeds from own funds. It outlines the features and trends in the regulation of the procurement at own expense in the Republic of Belarus.

The article systematizes the legal aspects of the regulation of state procurement of seeds in the Republic of Belarus. The characteristics of the legal regulation of certain procedures for state procurement are outlined.

The article analyzes the current state of functioning of small business entities in the Russian Federation. All their varieties are considered, their distinctive features are revealed, the advantages and disadvantages of the functioning of peasant (farmer) households are determined, the current development trends are evaluated, and the regulatory and legal framework that regulates the activities of small agribusiness in the country is analyzed.

The article analyzes the price dynamics of domestic agricultural producers. It assesses their binding to the procurement prices set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus for the supply of products for state needs. The degree of influence of farmers’ prices on the prices of food industry enterprises and trade entities, as well as the dependence of retail prices on supplier prices, are revealed. Their connections patterns have been determined. Trends and price levels for agricultural products in Belarus and neighboring countries are compared.

The article analyzes the supply dynamics of agricultural goods at the expense of state needs. The main emphasis is on the study of the crop products sale parameters to cover the regulated demand for it at the republican level. Changes in the list of such products are described. The volumes of its deliveries were compared with the volumes of production. The article gives the interpretation of the identified trends in the context of modern realities of the development of the national economy.

The article provides a brief retrospective analysis of the development of the program-based management in Belarus, including Agro-Industrial Complex. The types of scientific and technical programs, the algorithm for their development and implementation are presented. The main state programs are given, as well as programs for the development of scientific and innovative activities and innovative development of Agro-Industrial Complex of Belarus. The article shows the result of the application of the program-based approach in the management of the domestic agricultural sector.

The article highlights the main approaches (theories) to the definition, formation and allocation of the value added elements. It carries out the conceptual analysis of economic categories of new value creation of classical and neoclassical schools of economics. Based on the research, the historical development stages of the value added economic category are indicated.

The article presents a brief essence of start-up projects, provides some examples of start-ups in the agricultural sector, clarifies problems of their implementation, and gives a description of modern sources of start-up funding.