Abstract
The purpose of the research is to analyze the current state of agricultural cooperatives in the dairy sector of Turkestan region. The article analyzed the state of dairy cattle breeding, analyzed the indicators of agricultural cooperatives, and also assessed the production and sale of products by agricultural cooperatives; SWOT-analysis of the dairy’ cooperatives development was carried out in order to identify weaknesses and threats. The object of the research was agricultural cooperatives of the dairy direction of Turkestan region. A number of conclusions were made: problems were identified that impede the development of dairy cooperatives: access to investment, infrastructure and insufficient state support. The authors believe that for the effective functioning of cooperatives, Competence Centers should be created in the regions of the country with the aim of educational and consulting support for farmers. Also, provide a stable line of financial support through the provision of guarantees to cooperatives by regional guarantee organizations, subsidies and microloans by microfinance organizations, the development of equipment leasing mechanisms, and grants should also be provided for the development of the material and technical base of agricultural cooperatives. In conclusion, recommendations were developed for the development of dairy cooperatives to increase competitiveness and improve the economic results of the region.