Core Viewpoint - The first "927 Chinese Native Chicken Festival" was launched by five leading poultry companies, aiming to promote Chinese native chicken as a cultural and culinary symbol, enhancing its market presence and consumer recognition [1][42]. Group 1: Event Overview - The event took place at the foot of the Great Wall in Beijing, featuring a unique "Chinese Native Chicken Great Wall Night Feast" that combined seasonal aesthetics with national banquet skills [2][39]. - The theme of the festival is "Cultural Empowerment of Industry," showcasing the evolution of Chinese native chicken from a mere ingredient to a cultural symbol [1][42]. Group 2: Culinary Highlights - Renowned chef Lin Shuwei designed a menu inspired by the 24 solar terms, featuring 24 chicken dishes that reflect seasonal flavors, using high-quality chicken breeds supplied by the participating companies [9][24]. - Each dish corresponds to a specific solar term, emphasizing the traditional Chinese wisdom of eating according to the seasons [24][40]. Group 3: Cultural Significance - The event included traditional cultural performances and rituals, enhancing the immersive experience for attendees, such as the lighting of lanterns and a "chicken dance" performance [32][35]. - The festival aims to elevate the status of Chinese native chicken from a food item to a cultural symbol, thereby increasing brand value and consumer acceptance [47][50]. Group 4: Industry Development - A forum on high-quality development of the Chinese native chicken industry addressed key challenges such as lack of branding and standards, proposing collaborative solutions among the leading companies [40][45]. - The release of the "Action Plan for High-Quality Development of the Chinese Native Chicken Industry" outlines goals for establishing standards, enhancing value, and promoting brand development [45][50]. Group 5: Economic Impact - The initiative is expected to positively impact rural revitalization by linking the chicken industry to the livelihoods of millions of farmers, fostering growth in breeding, processing, and logistics sectors [48][50].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Maintain Overweight" [3] Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector is experiencing a strong trend towards high-yield, densely planted varieties, particularly in hybrid corn, with MY73 maintaining the top position in terms of planting area at 20.97 million acres, showing a slight increase from last year [1][10] - In the pig farming sector, the average selling price of lean pigs is 12.44 yuan/kg, down 3% from last week, indicating a continued low valuation in the market [2][11] - The poultry sector shows mixed trends, with white feather chicken prices rising by 0.3% to 6.9 yuan/kg, while chicken product prices remain stable at 8.65 yuan/kg [11][31] - The introduction of genetically modified varieties is expected to enhance the growth potential of industry companies, with commercial sales anticipated to begin following the public announcement period [11][12] Summary by Sections Agricultural Data Tracking - The average selling price of lean pigs is 12.44 yuan/kg, down 3% from last week, while the average wholesale price of pork is 19.42 yuan/kg, down 0.3% [12][20] - The price of 15kg piglets is 23.98 yuan/kg, down 4.7% week-on-week [19][23] Pig Farming - The self-breeding profit per head is -74.11 yuan, a decrease of 49.66 yuan from last week, while the profit from purchasing piglets is -236.57 yuan, down 37.25 yuan [16][17] - The average weight of slaughtered pigs remains stable at 89.07 kg [19][21] Poultry Farming - The price of meat chicken seedlings has increased by 4.4% to 3.29 yuan each, while the price of parent chicken seedlings has decreased by 0.4% to 43.19 yuan/set [26][29] - The profit from parent chicken breeding is 0.54 yuan each, up 0.14 yuan from last week, while the profit from meat chicken breeding is -2.22 yuan each, down 0.66 yuan [36][37] Crop Prices - Domestic corn prices have risen by 0.2% to 2365.29 yuan/ton, while soybean meal prices have decreased by 0.4% to 3019.71 yuan/ton [45][67] - The price of domestic wheat is 2436.28 yuan/ton, also up by 0.2% [47] Market Trends - The agricultural sector has underperformed compared to the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 1.97% [7][8] - The overall market sentiment indicates a potential recovery in chicken prices following emotional adjustments in the market [11][12]

Core Viewpoint - Fujian Shennong Development Co., Ltd. has approved a plan to engage in commodity futures hedging to mitigate the impact of raw material price fluctuations on its business performance, with a maximum investment of 100 million yuan [2][6]. Group 1: Meeting Details - The 13th meeting of the 7th Board of Directors was held on September 26, 2025, with all nine directors present, and the meeting complied with relevant laws and regulations [1]. - The meeting was convened by Chairman Fu Guangming and included both in-person and remote participation [1]. Group 2: Approval of Hedging Business - The board unanimously approved the proposal to conduct commodity futures hedging, with a voting result of 9 in favor, 0 against, and 0 abstentions [2]. - The hedging aims to reduce the impact of price volatility of major raw materials like corn and soybean meal on the company's operations [8]. Group 3: Financial Details - The company plans to use its own funds, with a maximum of 100 million yuan (excluding physical delivery amounts), for the hedging activities, which will be valid for 12 months from the approval date [6][9]. - The previously approved hedging limits will automatically become invalid upon the approval of this new limit [6]. Group 4: Internal Control and Risk Management - The company has revised its internal control system for commodity futures hedging in accordance with relevant laws and regulations [3][12]. - A Futures Decision Committee will be established to oversee the hedging activities, with specific responsibilities assigned to the feed raw material procurement department [9][12]. Group 5: Accounting Treatment - The company will follow relevant accounting standards for the proposed hedging activities, ensuring that the hedging is managed centrally to reduce internal control risks [13]. - The unified management model will prevent individual subsidiaries from conducting their own futures trading, thereby minimizing operational risks [13]. Group 6: Documentation - The board's resolution and the feasibility analysis for the commodity futures hedging business will be made available for public reference [14].

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Core Viewpoint - The Yantai white feather chicken industry has developed into a vital sector for rural revitalization and economic growth, showcasing a complete and mature development system with significant contributions to employment and income generation [3][4]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The Yantai white feather chicken industry began in the 1970s and has established a robust development framework, with a projected output of 450 million chickens and an industry value exceeding 80 billion yuan in 2024 [3]. - The industry directly supports over 100,000 jobs, playing a crucial role in increasing farmers' income and promoting rural revitalization [3]. Group 2: Supply Chain and Production - The industry employs a "three-stage" full-chain layout, focusing on seed source safety as a priority, with 88 breeding farms and a production capacity of nearly 15 million sets of grandparent stock [4]. - Yantai produces about 20% of the national supply of chicken seedlings, with the self-bred "Yisheng 909" breed reducing reliance on imported chicken breeds [4]. Group 3: Market Position and Development - Yantai is home to four publicly listed companies in the white feather chicken sector, accounting for 80% of the national total, and has a significant number of key agricultural enterprises [4]. - The local industry ecosystem includes over a hundred related enterprises in feed, veterinary medicine, and processing, ensuring efficient operations from chick to chicken products [4]. Group 4: Branding and Value Addition - The industry has created 57 brands and holds 73 patents, enhancing brand strength and technological innovation [5]. - Yantai's white feather chicken products have received numerous accolades, reflecting their growing brand recognition and market acceptance [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the ongoing adjustment in the pig industry, highlighting the potential for value reassessment due to production capacity control and low-cost performance realization [3][16] - The poultry sector is expected to see improvements in fundamentals, with a focus on the white feather chicken breeding segment and price trends [4][29] - The animal health sector is witnessing a competitive landscape improvement and technological innovation, with several new products receiving clinical approval [5][37] - The pet economy is thriving, with domestic brands rapidly emerging, indicating sustained profitability improvements in the sector [9][59] Summary by Sections Pig Industry - Continuous deepening of pig price control measures is noted, with a focus on maintaining prices within a reasonable range [3][16] - Current average pig price is 13.15 yuan/kg, with a slight weekly decline [15] - Recommended companies include Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs, with ongoing recommendations for Juxing Agriculture and Shennong Group [3][16] Poultry Industry - The white feather chicken breeding segment shows potential for improvement, with significant updates in breeding stock [4][29] - Current prices for white feather chicken and related products are stable, with slight fluctuations noted [27][28] Animal Health Industry - The competitive landscape is improving, with notable profit differentiation among leading companies [5][36] - Several new vaccines have received clinical approval, marking significant advancements in the sector [5][37] Planting Industry - Prices for corn and soybean meal have shown a week-on-week decline, with ongoing commercialization of genetically modified seeds benefiting early adopters [7][42] Feed Industry - Feed prices are experiencing fluctuations, with a noted increase in production volume [8][48] - Recommended companies include Haida Group, with a focus on rising industry concentration [8][49] Pet Industry - The pet market is projected to reach 300.2 billion yuan in 2024, with a notable increase in consumer spending on pets [9][58] - Recommended companies in the pet food sector include Guobao Pet and Zhongchong Co., with a focus on the growing pet medical segment [9][59]

Core Viewpoint - The poultry industry is experiencing a recovery in chicken prices, particularly for white-feathered and yellow-feathered chickens, driven by supply adjustments and improved profitability for farmers [1][2][3]. Group 1: White-feathered Chicken - In August, the average price of chicken seedlings was 3.29 yuan per chick, down 4% year-on-year but up 133% month-on-month; the average price of meat chickens was 7.17 yuan per kilogram, down 6% year-on-year but up 9.9% month-on-month [1]. - The reduction in chicken supply in August, along with distributors actively stocking up for the school season, has provided strong support for chicken prices, leading to significant improvements in farmer profitability [1]. - The overseas breeding volume has significantly decreased since the beginning of the year, and it is expected that the supply of parent meat chicken seedlings will be tight in the second half of 2025, which will also affect the supply of commercial meat chicken seedlings in 2026 [1][3]. Group 2: Yellow-feathered Chicken - In August, the average price of fast-growing chickens was 5.11 yuan per pound, down 3.3% year-on-year but up 30% month-on-month; the average price of snow mountain grass chickens was 8.51 yuan per pound, down 3% year-on-year but up 32% month-on-month [2]. - The supply of yellow-feathered chickens remains relatively abundant, but most farming entities have reported losses by mid-year, leading to expectations of accelerated elimination of outdated production capacity [2]. - As supply and demand conditions improve, yellow chicken prices have rebounded, and high-quality production capacity has turned profitable [2][3]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - The demand for quality parent chicken seedlings is expected to remain strong in 2025, despite an increase in imports of grandparent breeding chickens in 2024 [3]. - The current inventory of parent breeding chickens is at a historically low level, and the ongoing industry losses have set the stage for future price increases [3]. - Long-term prospects for the ice-fresh yellow-feathered chicken market remain promising due to changing consumer habits, the implementation of sales bans, and economic recovery boosting consumption [3].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Insights - The report highlights the coexistence of low pig prices and policy adjustments, indicating that capacity reduction may gradually become evident in the swine breeding sector. The average price of live pigs was 12.69 CNY/kg as of September 19, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 0.66 CNY/kg. The utilization rate of fattening barns has declined, averaging 40.12% across 17 provinces, down 4.82 percentage points from August 31 [2][10][33]. - In the beef sector, prices for calves and fattening bulls remained stable at 32.44 CNY/kg and 25.97 CNY/kg respectively, with year-to-date increases of 35% and 10%. The long-term outlook suggests tightening beef supply, with a potential price upturn expected in 2026-2027 [3][35]. - The poultry sector is experiencing weak performance, particularly in the white-feathered chicken market, where prices have decreased to 6.88 CNY/kg. The ongoing avian influenza outbreaks may further restrict upstream production capacity [4][41]. - In the agricultural products segment, soybean meal prices have faced downward pressure due to fluctuating market expectations regarding U.S.-China trade negotiations. As of September 19, soybean meal futures were priced at 3014 CNY/ton, down 65 CNY/ton week-on-week [4][55]. Summary by Sections Swine Breeding - Continued supply pressure has led to a decline in pig prices, with a current average of 12.69 CNY/kg. The utilization rate of fattening barns has dropped to 40.12% [2][10]. - The average weight of pigs at slaughter has increased slightly to 128.45 kg, indicating a strong outflow from larger farms [20][33]. - The price of piglets has reached a yearly low, averaging 259 CNY/head, down 11% week-on-week [27][33]. Beef Industry - The beef market is stabilizing after recent price increases, with expectations of tightening supply leading to a potential price upturn in 2026-2027 [3][35]. - Current prices for calves and fattening bulls are stable, reflecting a recovery trend in the market [35]. Poultry Sector - The white-feathered chicken market is underperforming, with prices at 6.88 CNY/kg. The ongoing avian influenza situation may further impact production capacity [4][41]. - Egg prices have fluctuated, recently peaking at 8 CNY/kg before settling at 7.92 CNY/kg [4][41]. Agricultural Products - Soybean meal prices have been volatile, influenced by U.S.-China trade negotiations, with current prices at 3014 CNY/ton [4][55]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring weather conditions and trade policies affecting soybean imports [4][55].

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Maintain Buy" [3] Core Viewpoints - The pig price has rapidly dropped below 13 yuan/kg, leading to a decrease in self-breeding and self-raising profitability to -24.44 yuan/head, a reduction of 41.29 yuan/head from the previous week. The high supply pressure is expected to continue to weigh on pig prices. The average weight of pigs has increased to 128.45 kg, up 0.5% from the low point in early August. The feed data shows a month-on-month increase in fattening feed prices of 5.6%, 6.6%, and 5.8% from June to August. The government is expected to implement policies to stabilize production and limit breeding in response to the price pressure [1][13][14] - The average selling price of lean meat pigs nationwide is 12.82 yuan/kg, down 3% from last week, while the average wholesale price of pork is 19.48 yuan/kg, down 2% [2][15] - The poultry sector shows mixed results, with the price of white feather chickens at 6.88 yuan/kg, down 2%, while chicken product prices remain stable at 8.65 yuan/kg. The price of meat chicken seedlings is 3.15 yuan each, down 3.1% [14][31] - The planting and agricultural products sector is expected to benefit from the commercialization of genetically modified varieties, with potential growth opportunities for industry companies [14] - The livestock support sector is experiencing increased price volatility, with leading feed companies likely to replace smaller competitors due to their advantages in procurement, scale, and capital [14] Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average selling price of lean meat pigs is 12.82 yuan/kg, down 3% from last week [15] - Self-breeding and self-raising profitability is -24.44 yuan/head, down 41.29 yuan/head from the previous week [19] - The average weight of pigs has increased to 128.45 kg, showing a recovery trend [13] Poultry Farming - The price of white feather chickens is 6.88 yuan/kg, down 2% [31] - The price of meat chicken seedlings is 3.15 yuan each, down 3.1% [29] - The average price of chicken products remains stable at 8.65 yuan/kg [31] Agricultural Products - The commercialization of genetically modified varieties is expected to enhance growth potential for industry companies [14] Livestock Support - Leading feed companies are expected to gain market share over smaller competitors due to their advantages [14]

Group 1 - The company, Minhe Holdings (002234), primarily produces commodity broiler chicks and chicken products [1] - Chicken products include chicken parts processed after slaughter and deep-processed cooked food and prepared dishes mainly based on chicken [1] - The cooked food and prepared dishes are available for sale on online platforms such as Tmall, WeChat Mall, and Douyin Live [1]