Modern Agarwood Cultivation

Agarwood cultivation today combines traditional knowledge with modern science to ensure sustainability and consistent quality. As wild agarwood becomes increasingly rare, managed plantations have emerged across Southeast Asia — including Malaysia — using advanced inoculation techniques to produce gaharu naturally and ethically.

Through biological inoculation, healthy Aquilaria trees are induced to form resin, mimicking natural defense processes without the need for wild harvesting. Supported by technology such as drone mapping, soil diagnostics, and GPS tracking, modern plantations optimize tree health, growth rates, and resin quality.

Malaysia is now home to premium agarwood hybrids like Kynam, produced under controlled conditions using superior seedlings. Many plantations integrate eco-tourism, education, and community development, positioning gaharu not only as a high-value commodity but also as a symbol of sustainable agroforestry.