ASF outbreak: Farmers seek 100% waiver of Piggery Mission loans

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SHILLONG, May 26: The newly formed Federation of Piggery Farmers has petitioned the Meghalaya government for a 100 per cent waiver of all Piggery Mission loans, citing massive financial losses caused by African Swine Fever (ASF) and a collapsed local market.
In a memorandum addressed to Governor CH Vijayashankar, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, and Animal Husbandry Minister Sanbor Shullai, the federation stated that repeated ASF outbreaks have wiped out livestock and pushed hundreds of farmers into severe debt.
The federation alleged that the unregulated influx of pigs and pork products from states like Assam, Punjab, and Delhi has further damaged the local industry by crashing prices and increasing the risk of disease transmission.
Calling the current situation “morally insupportable,” the group demanded an immediate suspension of all bank recovery proceedings, direct compensation for ASF-related losses, and the creation of a state-level relief fund. They also called for stricter regulations on the entry of livestock from outside the state.
Additionally, the federation urged the government to introduce a “Buy Meghalaya Pork” policy to prioritise local farmers and called for the strengthening of veterinary infrastructure in rural areas.
The Federation of Piggery Farmers was established on March 21, 2026, to unite farming societies across the state and advocate for the welfare of pig farmers.

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