In the Sheleksky rural district, crop production occupies 65% of the gross production structure, animal husbandry – 35%.

Crops of agricultural crops were placed on an area of 28.8 thousand hectares. Grain crops occupy 84.5% of all sown areas.

The basis of the district's specialization is the production of cereals and perennial grasses.

Animal husbandry is represented by the dairy and meat industries.