Pig farmers in the South region are experiencing significant financial losses, according to recent data from Embrapa Suínos e Aves. The data shows that the cost of raising pigs has surpassed the sale price, leading to negative margins. The losses have progressively increased, from 1.3% in 2020 to 24.6% in 2022. This trend could negatively impact the pork volume in the future, as farmers may struggle to maintain and replace breeding stock.