The article describes the processes of soil erosion in Kansk district of Krasnoyarsk region based on the analysis of natural and climatic conditions, relief, soil cultivation system, plant cultivation technologies, on-slopes soil cultivation technology. The dynamics of the development of the crop industry is presented. The structure of sown areas is analyzed. The dynamics of changes is revealed. The results of a study to clarify the areas of unused arable land for the farms of the region are presented. Based on the analysis carried out, recommendations for the conservation of agricultural land and their rational use, and the improvement of the technology of growing crops were developed.