Study finds one-third of farmland drives two-thirds of farming's nature loss

A global study has determined that one-third of the world's farmland is responsible for two-thirds of the environmental damage caused by agricultural activities. The research identifies a disproportionate impact on biodiversity and carbon storage, with the most severe degradation concentrated in specific regions across South America and Asia.

Beef and dairy production are highlighted as primary drivers of this environmental decline. The findings underscore a significant imbalance in how agricultural land use affects global ecosystems, pointing to a need for targeted interventions in high-impact areas to mitigate further nature loss.