In Kyrgyzstan, they want to grow ferula on an industrial scale

Kyrgyzstan intends to develop industrial cultivation of a new agricultural crop with high export potential. The Cabinet of Ministers proposes to amend regulatory acts that will allow the creation of industrial plantations of ferula, a rare and valuable plant widely used in pharmaceuticals and traditional medicine.

The draft resolution aims to implement a program for the cultivation of ferula in the republic for 2024–2028. The document is currently under public discussion.

One of the key steps was to delegate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry the authority to develop and approve the procedure for cultivating ferula, instructions for harvesting and processing, as well as procedures for creating and registering specialized plantations.

Ferula, which traditionally grows in the wild, will now be transferred to controlled agricultural practices. This will not only increase harvest volumes but also create an entire production chain with high added value, from the field to processing.

“The creation of industrial ferula plantations is not just an agricultural initiative. It is a step towards the formation of a new industry that can bring investment, export earnings, and hundreds of new jobs to the country,” the Ministry noted.

The draft resolution provides for the development of clear technological regulations based on modern agricultural practices. In addition, a transparent system for registering plantations and controlling the quality of raw materials produced will be created.

It should be noted that companies from China, India, and the Middle East, where the plant is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the food industry, are showing particular interest in ferula today.

The new regulations are procedural in nature and do not affect existing businesses; on the contrary, they create a platform for future agricultural investors and farmer associations.

In the near future, the Ministry of Agriculture will begin developing detailed rules and assessing potential areas for plantations.