Investment Rating - The report rates the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry as "Overweight" due to expected overall profit improvement in the sector [3][4]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the profitability of pig farming is expected to improve, with a stable pig price and a significant increase in average profit per head for self-bred pigs [4]. - Poultry farming shows a mixed outlook, with white chicken prices bottoming out and yellow chicken profitability declining, while egg-laying chicks continue to experience high demand [4]. - The pet food sector is projected to maintain high growth, with leading companies showing strong online sales growth, despite a decline in exports to the U.S. due to tariffs [4]. - Animal health is recovering, with increased demand for vaccines and improved sales of veterinary preparations [4]. - The seed industry faces challenges with declining corn prices and increased competition, leading to pressure on the performance of leading seed companies [4]. Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average price of pigs in H1 2025 is expected to be 14.80 CNY/kg, a decrease of 4.2% year-on-year, while the average profit for self-bred pigs is projected at 69.04 CNY/head, recovering from a loss of 24.82 CNY/head in H1 2024 [4]. Poultry Farming - White chicken prices are under pressure due to oversupply, with the average price for commodity broiler chicks at 2.4 CNY/bird, down 21% year-on-year. Yellow chicken prices are also declining, with the average price for Qingjiao chicken at 8.9 CNY/kg, down 19% year-on-year [4]. Pet Food - The domestic pet food market is experiencing a growth rate of 17% in online GMV for the first five months of 2025, compared to 14% in the same period of 2024. Leading companies like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co. show growth rates of 51% and 26%, respectively [4]. Animal Health - The demand for veterinary vaccines has increased, with a 15.8% year-on-year rise in vaccine approvals in the first five months of 2025. Prices for veterinary preparations like Tylosin and Tiamulin have increased by 39.8% and 9.3%, respectively [4]. Seed Industry - The corn seed market is under pressure due to falling corn prices and high competition, leading to a decline in seed prices and performance expectations for leading seed companies [4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the pig price is expected to maintain a central level above 15 yuan/kg in 2025 due to limited supply growth and cautious breeding practices [1][2] - The industry is experiencing a supply gap, with a notable increase in piglet losses due to a virus mutation, which is expected to drive up pig prices in Q3 2025 [1] - Recent government policies aim to regulate the pig industry, including measures to curb low-price competition and promote the orderly exit of outdated production capacity [1][2] Group 2 - The pig price is under significant downward pressure in H2 2025, but multiple government policies are expected to support price increases and alleviate CPI pressure [2] - The overall investment logic in the pig sector is improving due to supply contraction and macroeconomic catalysts, suggesting a positive outlook for investment [2] - The CSI Livestock Breeding Index reflects the performance of listed companies involved in livestock feed, veterinary drugs, and breeding, with the top ten weighted stocks accounting for 65.27% of the index [2]

Core Insights - The transformation of Shili Pu Village from a weak collective economy to a prosperous village is attributed to the collaboration between Agricultural Bank of China Fujian Branch and Shennong Group, resulting in annual village financial income exceeding 800,000 yuan and projected income of nearly 3 million yuan for 2024 [1][3] Group 1: Financial Support and Collaboration - Agricultural Bank of China Fujian Branch has provided comprehensive financial support to Shennong Group, including a total credit limit of 4.08 billion yuan to facilitate the development of the chicken industry chain [2][5] - The bank has established a dedicated financial team to analyze and address financing challenges within the entire industry chain of Shennong Group, focusing on supporting its green enterprise goals [1][2] Group 2: Rural Revitalization Initiatives - The collaboration has led to the establishment of various enterprises in 109 administrative villages, enhancing income for towns, villages, and residents through initiatives like "village-enterprise co-construction" [3][5] - Shili Pu Village has benefited from the creation of logistics companies and a rural revitalization company, resulting in over 500 villagers transitioning from farming to industrial work [3][4] Group 3: Innovative Projects and Employment - A new project involving the production of deboned chicken feet has been initiated, with 80 custom automatic deboning machines expected to generate 16 tons of product daily, providing nearly 5 million yuan in annual income for the village and creating 240 jobs [5][6] - The partnership model of "government + enterprise + finance" has been instrumental in activating the local economy and fostering a win-win situation for all stakeholders involved [5][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [1][61]. Core Views - The report highlights that the pig price may experience a turning point due to seasonal factors and policy changes, suggesting a bottoming out phase for the sector [2][12]. - The poultry sector is seeing price declines, but there are signs of marginal improvements in the cycle [3][24]. - The animal health sector is expected to see performance recovery, and there are investment opportunities in the pet medical industry [4][35]. - The planting sector is witnessing a week-on-week rebound in grain prices [5][43]. - The feed sector is experiencing price fluctuations, with a general downward trend [6][46]. - The pet economy is thriving, with domestic brands gaining strength [7][51]. Summary by Sections Pig Industry - The average pig price is currently fluctuating between 14-15 CNY/kg, with a notable increase in average weights compared to previous years [11][12]. - The report recommends focusing on companies with low costs and strong financial health, such as Wens Foodstuffs, Muyuan Foods, and Juxing Agriculture [12][61]. Poultry Industry - The poultry prices are declining, with the white feather chicken price at 3.48 CNY/jin, showing a slight decrease [24][25]. - The report recommends companies like San Nong Development and Yisheng Livestock, while suggesting to pay attention to He Feng and Minhe Livestock [25][61]. Animal Health - The animal health sector is expected to recover, supported by the profitability of the pig farming industry [35][36]. - The pet medical market is projected to grow, with a market size of approximately 840 billion CNY, representing 28% of the pet industry [4][35]. Planting Sector - Grain prices are showing a week-on-week increase, with corn priced at 2353 CNY/ton and wheat at 2446 CNY/ton [43][44]. - The report suggests focusing on companies involved in genetically modified seeds, such as Suqian Agricultural Development and Longping High-tech [43][61]. Feed Sector - Feed prices are experiencing a downward trend, with pig feed at 3.36 CNY/kg [46][47]. - The report recommends Hai Da Group and suggests paying attention to He Feng [47][61]. Pet Industry - The pet market is expected to reach a scale of 300.2 billion CNY in 2024, with a growth rate of 7.5% [51][52]. - The report recommends companies in the pet food sector like Guobao Pet and Zhongchong Co., and in the pet medical sector, it recommends Ruipu Biological [55][61].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Add" [6] Core Views - The agricultural sector underperformed the market by 1.15 percentage points during the week of June 23-27, 2025, with the Shenwan Agricultural Index closing at 2,661.46, reflecting a weekly increase of 0.80% [1][16] - The pig farming sector shows a bullish sentiment with pig prices continuing to rebound, reaching an average price of 14.72 CNY/kg, a week-on-week increase of 3.52% [2] - The poultry sector is facing downward pressure, with broiler prices remaining low due to high inventory levels in the downstream slaughtering sector [2] - Grain prices such as wheat and corn have seen slight increases, while soybean meal prices have decreased due to increased supply from oil mills [3] Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The agricultural sector's weekly performance ranked 25th among 31 Shenwan first-level industries, with the fishery sector performing the best with a 4.90% increase [1][18] - The animal health, agricultural product processing, planting, and breeding sectors also saw increases of 3.13%, 2.10%, 1.44%, and 0.28% respectively, while the feed sector declined by 0.32% [1][18] 2. Industry Key Data 2.1 Pig Farming - The average profit for self-bred pigs is 50.25 CNY/head, up 30.84 CNY/head week-on-week, while the profit for purchased piglets is -131.71 CNY/head, an increase of 55.08 CNY/head week-on-week [2][24] 2.2 Poultry - The average price of broiler chicks is 1.70 CNY/chick, down 8.60% week-on-week, and the average price of white feather broilers is 7.01 CNY/kg, down 1.54% week-on-week [2][32] 2.3 Agricultural Products - The average price of wheat is 2,446.39 CNY/ton, up 0.19% week-on-week, and corn is 2,352.86 CNY/ton, up 0.43% week-on-week. Soybean meal prices have decreased to a range of 2,900-3,100 CNY/ton [3][35] 3. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on investment opportunities in the planting industry chain due to increasing geopolitical tensions affecting food security [4] - For pig farming, companies with strong cost control or clear cost reduction paths are recommended, including Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others [4] - In the poultry sector, attention is drawn to integrated industry leaders like Shengnong Development and Lihua Stock for their stable capacity expansion and cost advantages [4] - The feed sector is expected to benefit from the recovery of livestock inventory, with recommendations for industry leaders like Haida Group and Hefeng Stock [4] - For agricultural products, companies like Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang are highlighted for their relevance to food security [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the ongoing capacity regulation policies in the pig industry, recommending a "platform + ecosystem" model represented by Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry [3] - The report highlights the need to shift from a cyclical perspective to focusing on financial performance, suggesting that investment should transition from "cyclical thinking" to "quality and price" [6][17] - The report identifies key investment opportunities in the pig farming sector, particularly in leading companies with cost advantages, such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [6][17] Summary by Sections 1. Pig Industry - In May, the national breeding sow inventory reached 40.42 million heads, a year-on-year increase of 1.15% and a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, indicating a stable capacity within the green regulatory range [6][16] - The average pig price rose to 14.66 CNY/kg, with the complete cost for leading enterprises dropping to around 12 CNY/kg, suggesting a favorable profit outlook [5][16] - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong financial performance, such as Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Muyuan Foods, and Wens Foodstuffs [6][17] 2. Poultry Industry - The price of parent chicken seedlings remains high, with the average price at 47.93 CNY, reflecting a 5.25% increase [7][18] - The report notes a persistent contradiction between high production capacity and weak consumption in the white feather chicken industry, leading to potential market share gains for integrated enterprises [7][18] - Key investment targets include leading companies in imported breeding stock and fully integrated enterprises like Yisheng and Shengnong Development [7][18] 3. Feed Industry - The report highlights a recovery in aquaculture profitability due to rising fish prices and falling feed prices, with expectations for a rebound in demand for aquaculture feed in 2025 [8][19] - The leading companies are expected to improve their market share and cash flow as the capital expansion phase ends [8][19][21] 4. Pet Industry - The report indicates strong performance from domestic pet brands during the Tmall 618 sales event, with brands like Guibao and Zhongchong showing significant growth [11][22] - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with a focus on brands that demonstrate continuous high growth and strong overseas performance [11][22] 5. Agricultural Products - The report notes a significant reduction in grain imports, with a 29.7% year-on-year decrease in the first five months of 2025, which may support price recovery [12][29] - The report emphasizes the importance of domestic supply and the need for price increases to enhance farmers' income [12][29] 6. Market and Price Situation - The report states that the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index closed at 3922 points, reflecting a 1.95% increase, while the agriculture index rose by 0.80% [30][31] - The report highlights the overall stability in the pig market, with average prices showing a slight decline due to seasonal consumption effects [52]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and it is maintained [13] Core Views - The company is a rare fully integrated player in the white feather broiler industry, with a closed-loop breeding system that enhances cost competitiveness and ensures strong relative profitability in chicken products [4][21] - The company is expected to achieve over 20% revenue growth in both its deep processing and parent breeding businesses in 2024, contributing to profit growth [4][21] - The company has a clear long-term development outlook, with a focus on enhancing the value per bird through upstream and downstream integration [4][21] Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company has developed into Asia's largest fully integrated white feather chicken enterprise, covering feed processing, breeding, broiler farming, slaughtering, and processing [22] - By the end of 2024, the company will have a breeding capacity exceeding 700 million birds, with a market share of approximately 8% in the national broiler breeding and slaughtering sector [22][24] Breeding Segment - The company has a significant advantage in the integrated breeding system, achieving a stable premium for chicken products due to traceability and controlled supply [10][65] - The average premium of the company's chicken products over the industry is expected to be 470 RMB/ton from 2021 to 2024, with a projected premium of 489 RMB/ton in 2024 [10][65] - The company has self-researched breeding sources that mitigate risks from overseas price fluctuations, enhancing long-term profitability [10][65] Deep Processing Segment - The deep processing business has shown robust growth, with external sales revenue increasing from 1.5 billion RMB in 2016 to 8.2 billion RMB in 2024, achieving a CAGR of 24% [11] - The company has established strong relationships with key clients like KFC and McDonald's, which are expected to grow by about 15% in store numbers in 2024 [11][11] - The C-end revenue is also expected to exceed 2 billion RMB in 2024, with a CAGR of 20% over the past three years [11] Financial Performance - The company has maintained a stable growth trajectory in both gross and net profits since 2021, despite intense competition in the white feather chicken industry [55] - The food processing segment's external sales revenue is projected to grow from 5.6 billion RMB in 2021 to 8.3 billion RMB in 2024, with a steady increase in the proportion of food processing revenue [54][55]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The industry is entering a consumption off-season, leading to potential short-term pressure on chicken prices [5][15] - The supply of breeding chickens remains sufficient, with high inventory levels in the market [15][16] - The impact of avian influenza is mixed, with Brazil declaring an end to its outbreak while the U.S. continues to face challenges [16][19] Summary by Sections 1. Consumption Trends - White feather chicken prices remained stable in May 2025, with an average selling price of 7.41 yuan/kg, showing a slight decrease of 0.01 yuan/kg month-on-month [15] - Yellow feather chicken prices weakened due to reduced holiday demand, with an average price of 10.63 yuan/kg in May, down 4.06% month-on-month [28] - Egg prices are expected to decline further in June due to weak terminal consumption and high supply pressure, with the wholesale price of eggs at 5.94 yuan/kg, down 15.14% month-on-month [35][36] 2. Breeding Chicken Sales and Prices - In May, the sales volume of white feather chicken chicks was 429 million, an increase of 0.16 million from the previous month [16] - The sales volume of yellow feather chicken chicks reached 6.57 million sets, up 10.98% month-on-month [28] - The average price of white feather chicken chicks was 3.07 yuan/chick, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.18 yuan/chick [39] 3. Financial Performance of Key Companies - Yisheng shares reported a sales volume of 56.61 million chicks in May, with a revenue of 174 million yuan, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 23.05% [39][41] - Minhe shares saw a sales volume of 25.33 million chicks, with a revenue of 71 million yuan, up 4.10% month-on-month [43][45] - Xiaming shares experienced a decrease in sales volume to 23.25 million chicks, with a revenue of 101 million yuan, down 8.40% month-on-month [46] 4. Price Trends in Chicken Meat - The average price of white feather chicken meat decreased by 1.80% month-on-month, with sales revenue of 423 million yuan in May [47] - The average price of yellow feather chicken meat also saw a decline, with sales revenue of 249.5 million yuan [56][58] - The overall trend indicates a downward pressure on chicken meat prices due to seasonal factors and supply dynamics [5][15][28]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector, indicating it is expected to outperform the overall market [4][5][52]. Core Insights - The report highlights the strong performance of the pig farming sector, with expectations for a re-evaluation of pig prices due to ongoing market dynamics. It emphasizes the importance of quality pig farming enterprises and suggests focusing on the profitability of breeding support and pet food sectors [4][5]. - During the "618" shopping festival, the pet food industry showed resilience, with leading brands performing well. The report suggests that the performance of top companies may exceed expectations throughout the year [4][5]. - The report notes that pig prices have consistently outperformed market expectations since the beginning of 2025, with futures prices remaining lower than spot prices. It anticipates a slow recovery in production capacity and highlights the potential for profit realization in low-cost pig farming [4][5]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Shenwan Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index fell by 3.1%, while the CSI 300 Index decreased by 0.5%. The top five gainers included Bangji Technology (up 24.7%) and Chenguang Biotech (up 13.4%), while the top five losers included Andeli (down 18.7%) and Zhongchong Co. (down 13.4%) [4][5][12]. Pig Farming - As of June 22, the average selling price of external three yuan pigs was 14.29 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 1.2%. The report indicates that the average weight of market pigs decreased to 128.28 kg, down 0.54 kg from the previous week. The report suggests that the expectations of "reducing weight, stabilizing production capacity, and limiting breeding" may lead to a re-evaluation of pig prices in the second half of the year [4][5]. Poultry Farming - The report notes a significant drop in chick prices, with the average price of white feather broiler chicks at 1.72 yuan/chick, down 29.2% week-on-week. The average price of white feather broilers remained stable at 3.52 yuan/kg, with a slight decrease of 1.7% week-on-week [4][5]. Pet Food - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the sales performance of pet food during the "618" shopping festival, with a year-on-year increase of 15% in e-commerce sales. The total sales for pet food reached 7.5 billion yuan, up from 5.5 billion yuan in the previous year, indicating a year-on-year growth of 36% [4][5]. Animal Health - The report highlights the recovery in vaccine sales, with a year-on-year increase of 23.02% in the number of veterinary vaccine batches issued in Q1 2025. It suggests that the profitability of breeding enterprises will drive the demand for vaccines and other products [4][5].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended" with an expectation that the industry index will outperform the benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 3-6 months [3][48]. Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the supply of white feather broilers is sufficient, while the demand side remains weak, impacting chicken product prices and industry profitability. The expectation is for a recovery in chicken consumption in 2025, driven by domestic demand expansion [6][42]. - The report highlights a cautious replenishment in the breeding sector, with a slight increase in the price of broiler chickens and stable prices for chicks. The average price of white feather chicks is 2.88 yuan per chick, with a month-on-month increase of 0.38% but a year-on-year decrease of 8% [8][11]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - In May, the price of broiler chickens slightly increased, while chick prices remained stable. The overall survival rate in breeding is low, leading to a contraction in effective market supply. Terminal consumption continues to be weak, keeping prices low [8][11]. - The average price of white feather broilers in May was 7.41 yuan/kg, down 4% year-on-year and 0.074% month-on-month [11]. Production Capacity - As of May 2025, the average stock of parent stock was 23.83 million sets, an increase of 7.4% year-on-year and 2.1% month-on-month. The average stock of backup parent stock was 15 million sets, down 2.4% year-on-year but up 1.5% month-on-month [29][36]. - The report notes that the average stock of grandparent stock was 1.48 million sets, up 20.9% year-on-year and 2.8% month-on-month [28][31]. Financial Performance - The report indicates that the profitability of the chick sector has improved, while the losses in broiler farming have significantly reduced. In May, the loss in broiler farming was 0.07 yuan per chicken, a substantial reduction compared to previous periods [36][37]. - The profitability of hatcheries was reported at 0.26 yuan per chick, showing a significant increase month-on-month [36][37]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Shengnong Development, Yisheng Shares, and Hefeng Shares, as they are expected to benefit from the anticipated recovery in chicken consumption and improvements in profitability [42].