农业“半年报”：夏粮丰收秋粮稳，肉牛扭亏猪连盈

Core Viewpoint - The agricultural sector in China is experiencing stable growth, with significant achievements in grain production and livestock profitability, despite some challenges in specific regions and products [1][2][6]. Grain Production - Summer grain production reached 299.48 billion jin, marking the second-highest yield on record, with 20 out of 25 provinces increasing their planting areas [2][4]. - The overall quality of summer grain is reported to be better than last year, with improvements in key quality metrics such as protein content and gluten levels [2]. - The government aims for a total grain production target of approximately 1.4 trillion jin for the year [1]. Livestock Sector - The total meat production in the first half of the year was 48.43 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.8%, with pork production at 30.2 million tons, up 1.3% [6]. - The beef sector has turned profitable after a period of losses, with beef production increasing by 4.5% year-on-year [6][7]. - The pig farming sector has maintained profitability for 14 consecutive months, although recent price declines have prompted the Ministry of Agriculture to issue market warnings and adjust production strategies [7][8]. Future Outlook - The Ministry of Agriculture plans to enhance production capacity and stabilize policies to ensure the steady development of the pig farming industry [8]. - A focus on disaster prevention and yield enhancement is underway as the autumn harvest approaches, with measures being implemented to mitigate potential losses from natural disasters [5][6].