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is a contribution of the project at hand. The GHG analysis further assumes that the dynamics of change are linear over
the duration of the project. Information for the GHG accounting is drawn from sources generated for the preparation of
the project, and Project Administration Manual (October 2018) for ADB’s Uzbekistan: Horticulture Value Chain
Infrastructure Project (for ALC data).
11. Crop production. The activities of Component 1 will lead to improved agronomic practices, which is captured in
EX-ACT’s "Crop Production” module. Specifically, the land area with the project for the GHG analysis is assumed to be
35,000 ha. On this area the project beneficiaries are assumed to adopt improved agronomic and nutrient management
practices. The current production of annual crops encompasses 18,000 ha and is expected to remain the same during
project implementation, but with improved agronomic and nutrient practices. Similarly, 17,000 ha are used for perennial
crop cultivation at baseline and are expected to remain for perennial production, but with improved agronomic practices
and nutrient management. The area and proportionality of annual and perennial crop cultivation are assumed not to
change during project implementation.
12. Land Use Change (LUC). We assume that the activities under Components 1 and 2 related to expansion of orchards
growing area at the expense of cotton and wheat growing areas will lead to non-forest land use change which is captured
in EX-ACT’s “LUC” module. The activities are expected to lead to 3,000 ha of land that will convert from production of
annual cotton and wheat crops, and degraded land, to perennial fruits. The analysis assumes that improved management
practices will be adopted there.
13. Inputs. The key inputs considered in the GHG analysis are: (i) the construction of two ALCs, and (ii) use of pesticides
and fertilizers (urea and phosphorus).