rmine main forms of development of the agro-industrial integration, as well as conditions for its formation. Research methods. In the research process were used the following scientific methods: abstract and logical (generalization and formulation of conclusions); induction and deduction (streamlining of research results); analogies and comparisons (comparison of objects and phenomena); theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis (analysis of activity of economic entities); economic and statistical (definition of indicators of efficiency and development prospects). Research results. It was emphasized that development of holdings would solve the problem of the country’s food security, reduce food imports, eliminate cross-sectoral imbalances, organize optimal price chains from field to store, and improve socioeconomic development of rural areas. Effective development of integrated relations in the agrarian sector of the economy with participation of private households involves solving of a problem of crossing interests of three institutional agents, in particular the state, business entities and households of the rural population. Elements of scientific novelty. Particular attention should be paid to the current state of development of integration in the countryside, when it is initiated to create conditions conducive to its revival. This was caused mainly by integrated formations of the agrarian economy as a basis for farming in the countryside, emergence of family farming and farm service cooperatives, integrated relations in rural areas. Practical significance. Peculiarities of development of domestic integrated entities, as well as their production-economic and marketing motivation of direct partners, coordination and implementation of common economic, scientific and technical policy, and formation of regional economic complexes were generalized. It was recommended to use benefits from integration among other legal forms, as well as benefits that agricultural holdings provide to agricultural commodity producers. Tabl.: 3. Figs.: 3. Refs.: 19