Staple crops are a major contributor to global deforestation, says study

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Feb 23, 2026, 6:50 pm96 ptsTrending
Rice, maize, and cassava crops cumulatively account for approximately 11% of total global deforestation—exceeding that of cocoa, coffee, and rubber—according to an analysis between 2001 and 2022, published in Nature Food. These staple crops should not be overlooked in global efforts to reduce deforestation,…

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