Abstract
The relevance and timeliness of research on this topic lies in the need to develop an innovative economy, in which AIC of Kazakhstan plays a key role. The article presents the points of view of domestic and foreign agricultural scientists, proposing a solution to the problems associated with ensuring a permanent innovation environment in agricultural sector. At the same time, special emphasis was placed on the implementation of the standards of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (France, Paris) in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is noted that in modern conditions the fundamental document of the OECD, on the basis of which the measurement of scientific, technological and innovation activities is carried out all over the world, is the FRASCATI Guidelines. In accordance with this document, the definition of the essence of research and development work is given, five criteria are indicated that scientific activity must meet in order to be recognized as R&D. It is noted that the five-year dynamics of domestic expenditures on them and the ratio to GDP have a downward trend; these indicators are also shown for agriculture. In the conclusion, findings are made, the implementation of which, in the opinion of the authors, will largely allow the achievement of these goals. Researchers are convinced that the demand for high-tech products of agro-industrial complex is currently increasing and in these conditions it is necessary to increase funding for research and development in the republic.