In the annex to the draft law, the Ministry of Agriculture notes that according to current legislation, medicinal plants are not considered agricultural crops, which hinders their cultivation on lands designated for agriculture.
According to the ministry, cultivating such plants can bring significant economic benefits, therefore it is proposed to include them in the list of agricultural crops.
The draft law lists the following plants that are planned to be classified as agricultural crops: valerian, calendula, sage, saffron, ferula, aconite, arnebia, rhodiola rosea, licorice, sea buckthorn, rosehip, barberry, thyme, chamomile, and St. John's wort.
According to the schedule of the Jogorku Kenesh, the discussion of these amendments is scheduled for February 2026, as indicated on the official website of the parliament.
