What are Brazillian farmers cutting down so they can have land which to plant crops?

Brazilian farmers are cutting down large areas of the Amazon rainforest to clear land for agricultural purposes, primarily to plant crops like soybeans and to create pasture for livestock. This deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural products both domestically and internationally. The loss of forest not only impacts biodiversity but also contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.