Entity and value of integration in development of agriculture

In article the integration processes proceeding in agrarian and industrial complex are considered, need of interaction between various branches of agro-industrial complex as a necessary condition for stable functioning of economy of Russia is defined. The author suggests to consider agro-industrial integration as process of association of the economic agents functioning in the different branches of economy, by means of formation and strengthening existing between them economic interrelations, allowing to create favorable conditions for managing in common to consume limited resources, to use achievements of a scientific and technological revolution.