Abstract
The study notes the significance of the dairy subcomplex as a key element of the agroindustrial complex, on the efficiency of which the food security of the country and the region depends. The purpose is to analyze the current state of the dairy industry in Akmola Region, identify factors influencing its development, and determine the main trends of economic growth. Methods — economic-statistical and balance methods to assess the real situation in the dairy sector; abstract-logical and comparative methods in considering sectoral and regional features of dairy production and existing problems. Results — financial and economic indicators of the dairy segment of the region were examined and diagnosed. The dynamics of production parameters of dairy cattle breeding by categories of dairy farms are shown. The authors identify criteria limiting the capabilities of dairy-oriented economic entities and the measures necessary to ensure the productivity of farm dairy cattle breeding. Conclusions — it is substantiated that the main constraining condition for increasing the productivity of dairy farms remains the dominance of personal subsidiary and peasant farms with low milk yields per cow, while the quality and marketability of raw milk also influence the formation of a raw material deficit. To supply milk processing enterprises with sufficient quantities, the consolidation of personal households into agricultural cooperatives is proposed. This approach will make it possible to optimally utilize their production potential, increase the volume of dairy products produced by the population, ensure their marketing, and stimulate the transition to larger commercial forms of farming. The priority of this subsector of the agro-industrial complex is proven and should be reflected in the strategy of food stability of the region. The introduction of new technologies and digital transformation in livestock activities, strengthening of technical equipment contribute to increasing gross output, the level of self-sufficiency in domestic products, and expanding participation in foreign trade as the main form of international market relations.