Core Insights - The report suggests focusing on agricultural investment opportunities driven by price increases in key products such as beef and grains, policy reforms in the supply side, and recovery in downstream demand [5] - The beef industry is expected to see a price upturn after a period of losses, with a projected industry capacity reduction exceeding 10% [5][12] - The pig farming sector is anticipated to experience a slight decline in supply in 2025, with a focus on high-quality leading enterprises due to supply-side policies [5][45] - Poultry farming is facing supply disruptions, but demand recovery is expected to improve the market [5][87] Livestock Industry - Global beef prices have started to rise again after two years of decline, with May prices reaching $6.62 per kg, a 13% year-on-year increase [12] - China's beef consumption is projected to grow, with a total consumption of 11.52 million tons in 2024, up 3.84% year-on-year [22] - The domestic beef supply is expected to decline significantly due to a drop in cattle inventory, with a forecasted reduction of over 10% [22][24] Dairy Industry - China's raw milk prices have been declining since mid-2021, with the average price at 3.04 yuan per kg as of June 13, 2024, down 7.88% year-on-year [33] - The dairy industry is experiencing a significant capacity reduction, with over 90% of the industry facing losses [33] - A potential recovery in milk prices is anticipated in the second half of 2025 as supply-side capacity continues to decrease [38] Pig Farming - The pig supply is expected to increase slightly in 2025, with a projected output of 703 million pigs in 2024, down 3.3% year-on-year [45] - The average price of pigs is forecasted to be around 14.5 yuan per kg for the year, reflecting a decrease in supply pressure [45][54] - The industry is experiencing a recovery in profitability, with average profits for self-breeding and self-raising operations improving significantly [54][67] Poultry Farming - The yellow-feathered chicken market is stabilizing, with a projected output of 3.34 billion birds in 2024, down 7.18% year-on-year [92] - The white-feathered chicken supply remains ample, with prices stable as the market awaits demand recovery [98] - Long-term demand for white-feathered chicken is expected to rise, supported by improved efficiency and domestic breed replacement [102] Feed and Grain - The total feed volume is expected to increase due to rising pig inventories and improved profitability in livestock farming [107] - Grain prices are projected to recover from recent lows, influenced by external factors such as weather and international relations [117] - The report emphasizes the importance of grain security and the potential impact of trade relations on domestic agricultural costs [117]

Group 1: Pig Farming - The pig farming sector is expected to achieve profitability in 2024/25 Q1, with a focus on waiting for a capacity inflection point in 2025 [2] - The average profit per head in the industry is projected to be 170/86 RMB in 2024/25 Q1, with leading companies exceeding 200 RMB per head in 2024 [2][3] - Despite profitability, the current capacity expansion is primarily led by low-cost listed companies, with expectations of steady increases in pig output and a forecasted average price range of 14-15 RMB per kilogram for the year [2][3] Group 2: Poultry Farming - The white feather chicken industry is experiencing high inventory levels, with chick prices increasing by 6-7% year-on-year, while broiler prices are expected to decline by 10-15% due to weak demand [3] - The yellow chicken sector is projected to see a slight decrease in output, with a year-on-year decline of 3.1%, but leading companies are improving profitability through cost reduction [3] - The overall supply of white and yellow chickens is expected to remain ample in 2025, with a focus on observing demand recovery and the impact of avian influenza [3] Group 3: Feed and Veterinary Industry - The feed and veterinary sectors are facing increased competition and declining profitability due to reduced downstream inventory and weak consumption in 2024 [4] - However, profitability in the aquaculture feed sector is expected to improve in the second half of 2024, with significant growth in pig feed profitability anticipated in 2025 Q1 [4] - The veterinary sector is also expected to see continued recovery in 2025, particularly in raw materials [4] Group 4: Pet Industry - The pet sector is experiencing robust growth driven by stable overseas orders, declining chicken costs, and the depreciation of the RMB, with domestic brands gaining market share [5] - The performance of the pet sector is expected to reach new highs in 2024/25 Q1, with continued growth anticipated in 2025 due to strong demand resilience and ongoing domestic brand replacement [5] - The pet economy is viewed as a scarce track with strong demand, and leading companies are expected to enhance market share through product innovation and brand development [5]