Farmers Federation denies claims beef farming causes deforestation in Australia

Australia's supermarket giants are facing pressure to stop selling beef linked to deforestation over concerns from environmental groups.

Cattle farmers say deforestation claims are 'misinformation'.

Key Points

• Greenpeace's 20-24 Deforestation Scorecard report highlights raising beef cattle as a leading reason for deforestation in Australia
• The Australian Conservation Foundation's Bonnie Graham is calling on the major supermarkets to remove deforestation products from their shelves.
• The Farmers' Federation told SBS News in a statement, there are rigorous state and territory regulations around land clearing and farmers are working closely with the Government on environmental reform and has developed an industry framework to demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices.