Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report indicates that the pig price is expected to gradually rise due to government storage initiatives, with the average pig price as of August 22, 2025, being 13.73 yuan/kg, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.04 yuan/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 6.51% [3][13] - The pet food export market is experiencing high growth, with July 2025 exports amounting to 130 million USD, a month-on-month increase of 13.35% [4][25] - The report highlights a positive outlook for the pig farming sector, driven by both fundamental and policy factors, with recommendations for specific companies in the sector [5][26] Weekly Observations - The report notes that the storage of frozen pork by the government is set to begin on August 25, 2025, with a total of 10,000 tons to be stored [38] - The average pig-to-grain price ratio has fallen below 6:1, prompting government intervention to stabilize the market [13][41] - The agricultural index outperformed the market by 0.23 percentage points during the week of August 18-22, 2025, with a 3.72% increase [30][33] Price Tracking - As of August 22, 2025, the average price of live pigs was 13.73 yuan/kg, with a slight decrease of 0.03 yuan/kg from the previous week [43][44] - The average price of piglets was 27.78 yuan/kg, down 1.09 yuan/kg week-on-week [43][44] - The report also tracks the prices of other agricultural products, noting fluctuations in beef, chicken, and feed prices [42][54] Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others in the pig farming sector, as well as companies in the feed sector like Haida Group and New Hope [5][26][28] - In the pet food sector, companies such as Guibao Pet and Petty are highlighted as strong investment opportunities due to the rising domestic market [5][29]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector [4] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the destocking phase for live pigs is nearing its end, with a focus on the effects of a new round of pork reserves [1] - The report highlights a recent decline in pork prices, with the average price for live pigs at 13.75 yuan/kg, down 0.07% week-on-week, and a significant drop in the price of piglets by 3.78% to 27.78 yuan/kg [1][22] - The report notes an increase in the average weight of slaughtered pigs, which is expected to stabilize prices as the government resumes pork reserves to boost market sentiment [1][22] Summary by Sections 1. Market Overview - The agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector underperformed compared to the broader market, with the sector index rising by 3.72% while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 3.49% [13] - The report provides a detailed performance breakdown of sub-sectors, with livestock farming showing a 4.31% increase [13] 2. Key Data Tracking 2.1 Live Pigs - The average weight of slaughtered pigs is reported at 127.98 kg, showing a slight increase of 0.16 kg week-on-week [22] - The national frozen meat storage capacity rate is at 14.77%, up 0.1 percentage points [22] 2.2 White Feather Broilers - The price of white feather broilers increased to 7.33 yuan/kg, up 1.81% week-on-week, while chick prices remained stable at 3.58 yuan each [31] 2.3 Yellow Feather Broilers - The price of medium-speed chickens rose to 6.34 yuan/jin, reflecting a 4.97% increase, driven by rising demand post-typhoon [40] 2.4 Feed Sector - The report notes a decline in the prices of corn, wheat, and soybean meal, with corn averaging 2373.53 yuan/ton, down 0.86% week-on-week [2][45] 2.5 Major Agricultural Products - The price of natural rubber fell to 15640 yuan/ton, down 0.89% week-on-week, with inventory levels decreasing slightly [60] 3. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on the pig farming sector, suggesting that the long-term profitability cycle is beginning to improve, with specific companies highlighted for investment: Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, Juxing Agriculture, and Shennong Group [3] - It also suggests monitoring the feed and animal health sectors, particularly companies like Haida Group and Ruipu Biological, as demand is expected to rise [3] - In the planting chain, the report identifies investment opportunities in companies such as Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang Group due to favorable grain price trends [3]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market shows a slight decline with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3725.22 points, just above the annual line, indicating a stable market performance despite a minor drop of 0.06% [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The total trading volume of A-shares reached 15,350.35 billion yuan today [1]. - A total of 21 A-shares have surpassed the annual line, with notable stocks showing significant deviation rates [1]. Group 2: Stocks with Significant Deviation Rates - ST Kaiyuan (300338) leads with a deviation rate of 12.28%, closing at 4.34 yuan after a 12.73% increase [1]. - Anjie Technology (002635) follows with a deviation rate of 8.47%, closing at 15.72 yuan with a 10.01% increase [1]. - Water Well (600779) has a deviation rate of 3.00%, closing at 45.85 yuan after a 4.09% increase [1]. Group 3: Stocks with Minor Deviation Rates - Times Electric (688187) has a minimal deviation rate of 0.04%, closing at 45.45 yuan with a 1.00% increase [2]. - Gansu Energy (000552) shows a deviation rate of 0.12%, closing at 2.53 yuan with a 0.40% increase [1].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [3] Core Insights - The USDA supply and demand report indicates an increase in U.S. corn acreage and yield, with global corn production (excluding China) forecasted to rise by 24.92 million tons to 990 million tons for the 2025/26 season, a year-on-year increase of 51.69 million tons [11] - U.S. soybean planting area has been unexpectedly reduced, with production estimates down by 1.29 million tons to 40.5 million tons, while the yield is projected to reach a record 53.6 bushels per acre [19] - Favorable weather conditions have improved EU wheat yields, but global wheat stock-to-use ratio has been revised down [29][30] Summary by Sections Corn - The USDA report raised the global corn production estimate (excluding China) for 2025/26 by 24.92 million tons to 990 million tons, with U.S. corn acreage up by 1.15 million acres and yield forecasted at a record 188.8 bushels per acre, potentially reaching a total of 42.5 million tons [11] - The ending stocks for global corn (excluding China) are projected to be 10.4 million tons, with a stock-to-use ratio of 10.8%, up 1 percentage point [11] Soybeans - The global soybean production estimate (excluding China) for 2025/26 has been reduced by 1.29 million tons to 40.5 million tons, with U.S. production down by 1.16 million tons to 11.7 million tons, reflecting a 2% year-on-year decrease [19] - The ending stocks for global soybeans (excluding China) are estimated at 8.152 million tons, with a stock-to-use ratio of 27.9%, down 0.4 percentage points month-on-month [19] Wheat - The global wheat production estimate (excluding China) for 2025/26 has been increased by 350,000 tons to 667 million tons, with U.S. production slightly down by 40,000 tons to 52.45 million tons [29] - The ending stocks for global wheat (excluding China) are projected to be 13.53 million tons, with a stock-to-use ratio of 20.5%, down 0.3 percentage points [30] Investment Recommendations - In the context of extreme weather and geopolitical tensions affecting grain prices, the report emphasizes the importance of seed source control for national food security, recommending focus on leading seed companies with transgenic advantages such as Longping High-Tech, Dabeinong, and Qianyinhai [38]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the salary trends and demographic characteristics of CFOs in A-share listed companies for 2024, indicating a total salary scale of 4.27 billion yuan and an average annual salary of 814,800 yuan. Group 1: Salary Overview - The total salary of CFOs in A-share listed companies reached 4.27 billion yuan, with an average annual salary of 814,800 yuan [1] - The highest salary recorded was 4.26 million yuan for Yang Shaolin, CFO of Haida Group, with a significant increase of 2.27 million yuan from the previous year [6] - 67% of CFOs experienced salary increases last year, while 28% saw declines [8] Group 2: Industry Breakdown - In the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector, the average salary for CFOs was 787,100 yuan, which is below the market average [1] - Among 22 CFOs in the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector, 5 had salaries exceeding 1 million yuan [6] - Companies with revenue exceeding 100 billion yuan had CFOs with higher salaries, while smaller companies had lower compensation [6] Group 3: Demographics - The majority of CFOs are aged between 40 and 50 years, accounting for 43% of the total [1] - The educational background shows that 48% of CFOs hold a bachelor's degree, while 37% have a master's degree [3] - The youngest CFO is 32 years old, while the oldest is 63 years old [1] Group 4: Salary Distribution - The most common salary range for CFOs is between 500,000 and 1 million yuan, making up 31% of the total [5] - There are 4 CFOs with salaries exceeding 2 million yuan, representing 5% of the total [5] - The lowest salary recorded was 150,000 yuan for a CFO in the agriculture sector [6]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [3] Core Insights - The pork market is experiencing an oversupply, leading to a continued decline in pork prices. The average price of external three yuan pigs is 14.13 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week decrease of 1.09% [2][12] - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs emphasizes the need for quality improvement and efficiency enhancement in the pig industry, suggesting that outdated production capacity will gradually be eliminated [2][13] - The report highlights the potential benefits of genetically modified crops in increasing yield and self-sufficiency rates for key varieties, with specific companies recommended for investment [12] Summary by Sections Planting Industry - A meeting was held to discuss increasing crop yields in Northeast China, which is crucial for national food security. The region has seen improvements in planting density and technology, contributing to stable yield increases [1] - Companies such as Beidahuang and Suqian Agricultural Development are expected to benefit from these developments, along with seed companies like Dabeinong and Longping High-Tech [1][12] Pig Farming - The average price of pigs has shown a downward trend, with the average weight of slaughtered pigs decreasing for eight consecutive weeks. The number of breeding sows has also decreased slightly [2][12] - The report suggests focusing on companies with significant cost improvements and high future output elasticity, including DeKang Agriculture and Mu Yuan Co., Ltd. [13] Key Agricultural Product Data Tracking - Corn: The average price is 2406.65 yuan/ton, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.09% [27] - Wheat: The average price is 2440.86 yuan/ton, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.08% [30] - Rice: The average price of japonica rice is 2912.00 yuan/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 0.14% [35] - Soybeans: The average price is 3926.32 yuan/ton, remaining stable week-on-week [40] - Cotton: The average price is 15410.00 yuan/ton, with a slight decrease of 0.02% [47] Feed and Vitamin Prices - The average price of pig feed is 2.73 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 0.37% [53] - The average price of vitamin E is 68.00 yuan/kg, remaining stable week-on-week [62]

Group 1 - The corn concept sector increased by 1.38%, ranking fourth among concept sectors, with 27 stocks rising, including Knight Dairy, Kangnong Seed Industry, and Beidahuang, which rose by 9.28%, 5.30%, and 3.67% respectively [1] - The leading stocks in terms of net inflow of main funds include Longping High-Tech, with a net inflow of 43.49 million yuan, followed by Xin'an Shares, Chuaning Biological, and Denghai Seeds, with net inflows of 38.89 million yuan, 37.02 million yuan, and 29.44 million yuan respectively [1] - The main fund inflow ratio for Longping High-Tech, Denghai Seeds, and Suqian Agricultural Development is 11.88%, 10.24%, and 8.74% respectively [2] Group 2 - The corn concept sector saw a net inflow of 194 million yuan today, with 15 stocks receiving net inflows, and 11 stocks having net inflows exceeding 10 million yuan [1] - Stocks with significant declines include Guangyu Group, *ST Wanfang, and Stanley, which fell by 1.78%, 1.17%, and 0.98% respectively [1] - The trading volume and turnover rates for leading stocks in the corn concept sector indicate active trading, with Longping High-Tech having a turnover rate of 2.75% and a price increase of 1.20% [2][3]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [3] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the need for high-quality development in the pig farming industry, focusing on improving efficiency and quality. It highlights the importance of capacity control and the encouragement of large enterprises to collaborate with smaller farms to share industry benefits [2][12] - In the planting industry, the report discusses the promotion of new varieties and technologies to enhance crop yields, particularly in the context of food security. It predicts a continued acceleration in the commercialization of genetically modified crops [1][11] Summary by Sections Planting Industry - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is working on a directory for superior crop varieties by 2025, focusing on enhancing yields and meeting current production needs [1][11] - The report identifies potential beneficiaries in the planting sector, including Beidahuang and Su-Kun Agricultural Development, and recommends companies with strong advantages in seed development such as Longping High-Tech and Denge Seed Industry [1][11] Pig Farming - The average price of external three-way cross pigs is 14.29 CNY/kg, showing a week-on-week decrease of 1.20%. The overall supply exceeds demand, leading to a forecast of continued price declines [2][12] - The report notes a decrease in the number of breeding sows, with a total of 40.43 million as of June 2025, down by 370,000 from the previous year [2][12] - Recommended companies in the pig farming sector include Dekang Agriculture, Jingji Zhino, Muyuan Foods, and Wens Foodstuff [2][12] Feed and Animal Health - The average price of pig feed is 2.72 CNY/kg, with no change from the previous week. The report also provides insights into the prices of various feed types for poultry and livestock [50][52]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the investment logic for live pigs is marginally improving, supported by both fundamental and policy factors, with expectations of rising prices in the second half of 2025 [25] - The domestic pet consumption market remains stable, but trade tensions have put pressure on exports, with a notable decline in sales and export figures [20][29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - Short-term supply increases have led to a decline in pig prices, but after market adjustments, prices may rise further [4][13] - As of July 18, the average price of live pigs was 14.19 yuan/kg, down 3.34% from the previous week [13][14] Weekly Market Performance - The agriculture index underperformed the market by 0.83 percentage points, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.69% [30][32] - The animal health sector showed the highest gains among sub-sectors [30] Price Tracking - The average price of live pigs decreased to 14.27 yuan/kg, while the price of piglets increased slightly to 31.96 yuan/kg [41] - The price of corn decreased to 2473 yuan/ton, while soybean meal prices rose to 2928 yuan/ton [15][56] Key News - As of the end of Q2 2025, the number of breeding sows was reported at 40.43 million, with overall meat production showing a slight increase [38] - The report indicates a stable trend in domestic pet food sales, with a total of 31.87 billion yuan in sales for June, down 7.98% year-on-year [20][23] Recommendations - Recommended stocks in the pig farming sector include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others, while in the feed sector, Hai Da Group and New Hope Liuhe are highlighted [25][29]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector [4] Core Viewpoints - Recent policy guidance has led to a rapid decline in post-slaughter weight, allowing for a rebalancing of volume and price, with positive expectations for pig prices [3] - The long-term perspective indicates that the bottom of the production capacity cycle is becoming clearer, suggesting a potential long-term profit upturn for the sector [3] - The report highlights investment opportunities in various segments, including pig farming, feed, and planting chains, as well as the pet food sector [3] Summary by Sections Pig Farming Sector - In June, 13 listed pig companies collectively slaughtered 16.2681 million pigs, a month-on-month increase of 2.65% and a year-on-year increase of 47.55% [2][13] - The average selling price of pigs decreased by approximately 3% month-on-month and about 20% year-on-year, with prices ranging from 13.23 to 15.57 yuan/kg [14][15] - The average weight of slaughtered pigs in June was 125.06 kg, down 0.77 kg from May, indicating a trend towards reducing weight [17] Market Dynamics - The national average price for live pigs was 14.81 yuan/kg as of July 11, reflecting a week-on-week decline of 3.52% [28] - The demand for pork is weakening due to high temperatures affecting consumption and rising storage costs, leading to a gradual loosening of supply-demand dynamics [28] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff, and Juxing Agriculture, as well as companies in the feed and animal health sectors like Haida Group and Ruipu Biological [3] - In the planting chain, opportunities are highlighted for companies like Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang [3] Other Segments - The pet food industry is experiencing growth, with increasing recognition of domestic brands and continuous growth of leading companies [3]