Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" [5][76]. Core Insights - The pig price has rebounded due to emotional factors, with a focus on the sustainability of secondary fattening [2][11]. - The beef market is experiencing a slight price decline in the short term, but a tightening supply is expected to lead to an upward cycle in beef prices by 2026-2027 [3][36]. - The poultry sector shows stable prices for white chickens, while egg prices are declining, indicating a potential recovery driven by capacity reduction [4][43]. Summary by Sections Pig Farming - Pig prices have increased, with the national average price at 11.81 yuan/kg as of October 24, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.63 yuan/kg [2][11]. - The average weight of pigs sold has decreased to 127.90 kg, with group farms averaging 123.94 kg and smallholders at 142.21 kg [2][23]. - The secondary fattening sales ratio increased to 2.09%, up by 1.07 percentage points week-on-week [2][11]. Beef Industry - Calf and fattening bull prices are at 32.13 yuan/kg and 25.67 yuan/kg, respectively, with year-to-date increases of 33.26% and 9.05% [3][36]. - The supply of beef is expected to tighten due to significant capacity reduction from previous losses, leading to a potential price increase in 2026-2027 [3][36]. Dairy Sector - The raw milk price is at a low of 3.04 yuan/kg, with a 31% decline from the peak [3][37]. - Continuous losses in the dairy sector are expected to drive capacity reduction, which may stabilize raw milk prices in the future [3][37]. Poultry Sector - The price of white feathered chickens is stable at 6.88 yuan/kg, with chick prices at 3.32 yuan each [4][43]. - The ongoing avian influenza outbreak may further restrict upstream production capacity, impacting the market [4][47]. Agricultural Products - Soybean meal prices have rebounded, with the current spot price at 2984 yuan/ton, reflecting a slight week-on-week decrease of 26 yuan/ton [4][55]. - The futures market shows a recovery in soybean meal prices, supported by declining inventories and import costs [4][55].

Group 1 - The agricultural sector is experiencing adjustments, yet funds are increasingly investing in related ETFs, with nearly 2 billion yuan accumulated since September 29 [1] - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs held a meeting on October 21 to enhance grain yield through technology integration and support for genetically modified crops, benefiting related seed and planting companies [1] - In September, listed pig companies reported a decline in sales revenue, totaling 21.647 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 18.74% and a month-on-month decrease of 10.77%, primarily due to falling pig prices [2] Group 2 - The average selling price of pigs dropped over 30% year-on-year and 5.42% month-on-month, reaching the lowest level since 2022 [2] - The Ministry of Agriculture and other authorities are focusing on controlling production capacity and reducing weight, which is expected to accelerate capacity reduction in the fourth quarter [2] - The current valuation of the agricultural sector is relatively low, with the agricultural ETF's price-to-book ratio at 2.54, indicating a good investment opportunity [2] Group 3 - Recent fluctuations in pork and piglet prices, along with increased slaughter rates, indicate a tightening supply in the pig farming industry [3] - The number of breeding sows is decreasing, and self-breeding operations are facing losses, leading to enhanced capacity reduction motivation [3] - In the livestock sector, beef prices are expected to rise in the medium to long term, while dairy prices remain low, and poultry prices are stable [3] Group 4 - The first agricultural ETF (159275) tracks the CSI Agricultural Index, with major holdings in leading companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs, comprising about 40% of the index [4] - The ETF focuses on high-concentration industries, with over 90% of the top ten industries in agriculture, breeding, and feed sectors [4] - Investors can also access the agricultural ETF through linked funds for broader exposure [4]