Opportunities of Adopting Conservation Agriculture in Tashkent and Sirdaryo Provinces, Uzbekistan Kuddusbek Tashpulatov Ahmatjanovich MSc thesis in Environmental Sciences July, 2017 Supervised by: Dr Andre van Amstel Course code: 80436 Environmental Systems Analysis Opportunities of Adopting Conservation Agriculture in Tashkent and Sirdaryo Provinces, Uzbekistan Kuddusbek Tashpulatov Ahmatjanovich Registration number 930423823030 ESA-80436 MSc Thesis Environmental Systems Analysis July, 2017 Supervisors 1 Examiner 1 Dr Andre van Amstel Dr Andre van Amstel Environmental Systems Analysis Environmental Systems Analysis Wageningen UR Wageningen UR Email:
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[email protected] 1 Preface The author expresses first and foremost thanks to the coordinators of the ERASMUS MUNDUS TIMUR project – Dr Alim Pulatov and Ms Ewa Wietsma for their initial and continuous support in all stages of the selection process. Specifically, giving me the unprecedented opportunity of being taught Master‟s degree in Environmental Sciences in one of the most prestigious educational establishments in the world. As well as to undertake my internship at Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Melioration. My heartfelt gratitude for both of my supervisors – Dr Andre van Amstel and Dr Alim Pulatov – for their guidance and support. By means of their advice and guidance, I was able to conquer my fear and to regard difficulties and obstacles as challenges, which I willingly and eagerly overcame. I am also appreciative of all the support my family and friends have given me.