国家统计局魏锋华：前三季度农业经济形势稳中向好

Core Viewpoint - The agricultural economy in China is showing a stable and positive development trend, with expectations for a good harvest in the current year despite challenges from natural disasters [1][2]. Group 1: Grain Production - Summer grain production has remained stable, with a total output of 2,994.8 million jin, a slight decrease of 3.1 million jin or 0.1% year-on-year [2]. - Early rice production has increased to 570.3 million jin, up by 6.8 million jin or 1.2% compared to the previous year [2]. - The combined increase in summer grain and early rice production is 3.7 million jin, laying a solid foundation for a good harvest for the year [2]. Group 2: Livestock Production - The total meat production from pigs, cattle, sheep, and poultry reached 73.12 million tons, an increase of 2.68 million tons or 3.8% year-on-year [3]. - The number of pigs slaughtered increased to 52.992 million heads, up by 962,000 heads or 1.8%, marking a growth for three consecutive quarters [3]. - The production of pork reached 43.68 million tons, an increase of 128,000 tons or 3.0% year-on-year [3]. Group 3: Market Supply and Prices - The producer prices of agricultural products decreased by 3.6% year-on-year in the first three quarters [5]. - Grain prices saw a decline, with wheat down by 2.5%, rice down by 1.6%, and corn down by 5.3% [5]. - Despite the overall price decline, some livestock prices have shown an upward trend, with live cattle prices increasing for three consecutive months [5].