光大证券农林牧渔行业周报：压栏情绪松动，猪价表现渐弱

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Buy" [5] Core Views - The report indicates a weakening trend in pig prices, with the national average price for external three yuan pigs at 14.61 yuan/kg, down 1.42% week-on-week. The average price for 15 kg piglets is 36.23 yuan/kg, down 1.74% week-on-week. The report suggests that the industry is approaching a turning point in inventory levels as the market conditions evolve [1][24] - The white feather broiler and chick prices have also declined, with the white feather broiler price at 7.40 yuan/kg, down 0.67% week-on-week, and chick price at 2.85 yuan/bird, down 2.06% week-on-week. The report highlights a decrease in procurement willingness due to increased inventory and slow sales of frozen products [1][33] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance - The agricultural and forestry sector underperformed the market, with the agricultural index rising only 0.05% compared to the Shanghai Composite Index's 0.76% increase [14] - The performance of sub-sectors varied, with animal health and feed sectors showing positive growth, while poultry farming and planting sectors experienced declines [14][18] 2. Key Data Tracking - The average weight of pigs at slaughter is at a new high since early 2023, indicating potential inventory reduction in the near future [24] - The average price of corn is 2374.90 yuan/ton, up 0.48% week-on-week, while soybean meal prices have decreased by 5.93% to 3115.71 yuan/ton [2][47] 3. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on the pig farming sector, suggesting that the industry is nearing a turning point in inventory levels, which could lead to a long-term profit increase. Key companies to watch include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and Juxing Agriculture [4][73] - For the post-cycle sector, companies like Haida Group and Ruipu Biological are recommended due to the recovery in feed and veterinary demand [4][73] - In the planting chain, companies such as Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang are highlighted as having strong investment opportunities due to the upward trend in grain prices [4][73] - The pet food sector is also noted for its growth potential, with companies like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co. being recommended [4][73]