Why land under permanent pastures is decreasing?

Land under permanent pastures is decreasing primarily due to agricultural intensification and the conversion of grasslands into cropland for food production. Urbanization and infrastructure development also contribute to this decline, as natural habitats are transformed into residential and commercial areas. Additionally, climate change impacts and land degradation further threaten pasturelands, leading to reduced productivity and increased abandonment of these areas. The shift towards more intensive livestock farming practices often prioritizes feed crops over traditional grazing lands, exacerbating the loss of permanent pastures.