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.