GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-03-08 06:52Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [6] Core Insights - The report highlights opportunities in the agricultural sector due to rising agricultural product prices, particularly in planting and pet sectors, while the pig farming sector is facing challenges due to low prices [2][3][5] Summary by Sections Planting Sector - The report is optimistic about the improvement in planting sector conditions, with corn prices reaching 2418 CNY/ton, a weekly increase of 1.5%, and wheat prices at 2542 CNY/ton, up 0.3% week-on-week. The report anticipates that the favorable grain price environment will benefit planting companies through 2026. It continues to recommend leading corn seed company Kangnong Seed Industry [3][4]. Breeding Sector - The pig farming sector is currently experiencing low prices, with the national average price at a historically low level. The report expects a continued weak demand post-holiday and an oversupply situation, leading to an accelerated reduction in breeding capacity in March. Data shows a limited decline in breeding sows, with a slight increase of 0.39% month-on-month in February [4][12]. Pet Sector - The report notes that exchange rate factors may impact short-term export performance, but domestic market growth remains promising. The pet market is expected to benefit from upcoming large pet exhibitions in cities like Beijing and Shenzhen. Key indicators for evaluating pet companies include revenue growth and gross margin levels [5][30]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks in the pig farming sector include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and Shennong Group. For the post-cycle sector, recommended stocks include Keqian Biology and Haida Group. In the agricultural product supply chain, recommended stocks are Morning Light Bio, Noposion, and Kangnong Seed Industry. In the pet sector, recommended stocks include Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co. [5][30][31].