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Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the agriculture sector, indicating an "Overweight" rating for the industry [1][4]. Core Insights - The report highlights the importance of food security and suggests investment opportunities in the agriculture sector driven by domestic demand recovery. It notes potential impacts from changes in US-China trade agreements on domestic soybean and corn supplies. The successful commercialization of genetically modified corn in 2024 is expected to accelerate its promotion in 2025 [4][11]. - The report also discusses the pet food market, projecting that the pet consumption market in China will exceed 300 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 7.5%. The report emphasizes the stable market structure and the increasing preference for domestic pet food brands [1][4]. - In the pig farming sector, the report notes slight fluctuations in pig prices, with the average selling price for pigs at 16.35 yuan/kg as of December 1, 2024, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 0.09%. It suggests that while the cyclical trend may weaken, profitability is expected to continue, with a focus on leading companies' balance sheet recovery and shareholder returns [1][4]. - The chicken farming sector is also highlighted, with a recovery in demand expected in 2025. The report notes that the average price for broiler chicks is currently 4.69 yuan/chick, indicating a week-on-week increase of 1.3% [1][4]. Summary by Sections Agricultural Stock Market Performance - The Shenwan Agriculture Index rose by 3.2% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 Index, which increased by 1.3%. The top five gainers included Yike Food (20.2%), Huaying Agriculture (18.0%), and Wancheng Group (16.8%) [4][11]. Key Agricultural Product Price Trends - The report provides insights into the price trends of major agricultural products, noting the average price of live pigs at 16.35 yuan/kg and the average price of piglets stabilizing at 489 yuan/head after previous declines [1][4]. Pet Food Market Insights - The report anticipates that the pet consumption market will reach 300.2 billion yuan in 2024, with significant growth in both dog and cat markets. The average annual spending per pet owner is also on the rise, indicating a trend towards premium pet food products [1][4].