The purpose of the article is to analyze the trends in the innovative development of the agro-industrial complex and outline further ways of this process.

Research methods. Dialectical methods of cognition of processes and phenomena were used, monographic (analysis of the implementation of innovations in the agro-industrial complex), abstract-logical (theoretical generalizations and the formation of conclusions), comparative analysis (the reasons and differences in the development of innovative activity in the agro-industrial complex are determined), empirical (comprehensive assessment and analysis of the object of study).

Research results. The indicators and development trends of key institutions of agrarian sector of the economy are analyzed, the state of scientific activity in the agro-industrial sector and its impact on the agrarian sector of the economy is assessed, the market infrastructure of the agro-industrial complex and its influence on the innovative development of the agricultural sector are investigated.

Scientific novelty. Theoretical and practical provisions for assessing the state of innovative development of the agro-industrial complex have been further developed; the necessity of development of innovative infrastructure of agro-industrial complex is substantiated.

Practical significance. The main provisions and conclusions set out in the article contain certain methodological and practical recommendations for assessing the state of innovative development of AIC. Not only key institutions of the agricultural sector of the economy are analyzed, but also scientific activity in the field of agro-industrial complex and market innovation infrastructure, which has an impact on the innovative development of the agrarian sector.