PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR ESSENTIAL OIL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE MOUNTAINS ZONE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH OSSETIA-ALANIA
DOI 10.31588/2073-0462-2026-21-1-145-154 УДК / UDC 332.3:633.8 EDN: VBLLIC
Keywords:
essential oil industry, essential oil plants, mountainous zone, unused land, rational land management, sustainable development.Abstract
Global production of essential oil crops is demonstrating stable growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for natural and organic products. In Russia, the cultivation of essential oil crops is an integral part of domestic agriculture, however, despite the historical significance and potential for development, Russia’s share of global production is only approximately 2-3%. Meanwhile, the country’s territory is suitable for growing approximately one-third of all essential oil crops worldwide. Since 2014 Russia has significantly increased the area under essential oil crop cultivation (from 38 000 to 107 000 hectares). This had a positive impact on the production of essential oil seeds (an increase from 36 000 to 115 000 tons) and the economic attractiveness of this industry. Sustainable development of the essential oil industry requires rational use of land resources, with particular attention to the integration of undeveloped and underutilized lands into agricultural production. Russia’s 43.3 million hectares of land, of which 31.8 million hectares (73.4%) are agricultural lands, are located in the mountainous and slope areas of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. The unique climate and soil conditions of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania offer significant potential for essential oil crops cultivation. Essential oil plants such as basil, tarragon, thyme, lavender and other aromatic herbs are highly adaptable to arid soils unsuitable for traditional farming. Developing essential oil production based on rational land management in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania will optimize agricultural land use, increase productivity, prevent soil degradation and enhance the environmental sustainability of agricultural landscapes. This will significantly strengthen the region’s agricultural potential, enhance its investment attractiveness and ensure the long-term sustainable development of the industry.
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