2017 was the second worst year on record for tropical forests

[Kamal Prasad]

Note, when they say agriculture is one the leading causes of deforestation, they mean it's mostly for grazing "free-range" or pasture raised animals  (see Colombian map on the page for example) or growing animal feed. https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2018/6/27/17503466/trees-deforestation-tropical-forests-climate-change