The Union of Unions of Farmers and Ranchers has expressed concern over the surge in production costs in the pig sector and the impact of African swine fever (ASF) in Europe. The union is calling for more government support and is advocating for stricter controls at borders to prevent the spread of ASF. They also propose a policy to balance the number of fattening farms with that of mothers to reduce the importation of live animals. The union criticizes the increase in animal feed prices, which they say is not profitable for producers, and laments that the sector has been overlooked for aid intended to offset the economic consequences of the Ukraine war.