Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:52am on 07 Mar 2024,Thursday India Global
Global Witness investigation reveals major meat producers JBS, Minerva, and Marfrig linked to illegal deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado plains. The report implicates them in unauthorized tree removal in Mato Grosso, suggesting illegal activities. Despite denials, the US, as the world's top beef producer, faces scrutiny. India becomes the second-largest beef exporter, reaching 14.75 lakh tonnes by April 2023. Brazil leads global beef exports with 30 lakh tonnes, followed by the US and Australia. As the EU Deforestation Regulation deadline approaches, companies must prove deforestation-free products post-2020 or face fines. Critics argue the law lacks stringency and excludes the Cerrado plains.
