The article presents the acquisition costs of long seed material for the production of potatoes, and three variants of subsidized seed potatoes in farms of the population.

In the article the theoretical aspects of labour market and employment of the rural population. The proposed development of agro-tourism as an alternative source of employment for the rural population to improve their quality of life, sustainable development of rural areas.

The article shows the current status of employment of the rural population of the Republic of Tajikistan, the main problems preventing efficient agricultural production on private land; the role of the state in regulating employment of the rural population of the Republic.

The article reveals the relationship of the current economic situation and consumer behavior of the Russian population, the dynamics of Russia’s GDP and of the main socio-economic indicators.

The article shows the problems of functioning of small forms of managing in agrarian and industrial complex, the necessity of their cooperation.

The article reveals the priorities and prospects of food security of Russia in General and in the context of crop and livestock.