Investment Rating - The report indicates a neutral investment rating for the agricultural sector, with expectations of limited price fluctuations in the near term [74]. Core Insights - The agricultural sector index increased by 3.62% week-on-week, but underperformed compared to the Shanghai Composite Index [13][14]. - The report highlights a focus on high-quality development in the pig farming industry, with a call for better market guidance and policy support [3][22]. - The poultry farming sector is experiencing price adjustments due to weak downstream demand, but there are expectations for recovery as consumer demand improves [4][35]. - The beef and dairy sectors are seeing price stability, with expectations for a new cycle in beef prices as supply constraints continue [5][39][42]. - The planting industry is stabilizing, with potential improvements if grain production decreases due to external uncertainties [6][45]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The agricultural index closed at 2855.04 points, with a week-on-week increase of 3.62%, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.67% [13][14]. 2. Key Data Tracking 2.1 Pig Farming - The average weight of pigs at market was 128.48 kg, with a slight increase in slaughter rates due to high temperatures [3][22]. - The average price of pigs was 14.15 yuan/kg, showing a week-on-week decrease of 0.84% [21]. - Leading pig farming companies are expected to maintain profitability above 200 yuan per pig, with a focus on low-cost operations [3][23]. 2.2 Poultry Farming - The average price of white feather chickens was 6.70 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 4.69% [29]. - The overall poultry sector is stabilizing, with expectations for price recovery as consumer demand improves [4][35]. 2.3 Livestock - The price of live cattle was 26.49 yuan/kg, with a slight increase of 0.04% week-on-week [5][40]. - The dairy sector is expected to see a stabilization in prices as supply constraints continue [5][42]. 2.4 Planting Industry - Domestic corn prices were 2,332.86 yuan/ton, showing a slight increase of 0.12% [44]. - The planting sector is stabilizing, with potential improvements if grain production decreases [6][45]. 2.5 Feed & Aquaculture - Feed prices for fattening pigs remained stable at 3.35 yuan/kg [61]. - Aquaculture prices are showing positive trends, with certain fish prices increasing [61][66].

Investment Rating - The report recommends "Overweight" for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry, indicating an expected increase in performance exceeding the market benchmark by more than 10% over the next 6-12 months [49]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the average price of live pigs as of March 7 is 14.45 CNY/kg, showing a slight decrease of 0.41% from the previous week, while year-on-year prices remain stable. Major pig farming companies, such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuff, reported significant year-on-year increases in their pig output for January and February, with growth rates of 10.54% and 20.58% respectively [1][8]. - In the poultry sector, the average price of white feathered broilers has rebounded slightly to 6.59 CNY/kg, up 8.03% week-on-week, but remains low due to oversupply, leading to significant losses for farmers [2][9]. - The Chinese government has announced tariffs on certain agricultural products from the U.S. and Canada, including a 15% tariff on chicken, wheat, and corn, and a 10% tariff on soybeans and pork. This is expected to have limited impact on domestic corn and wheat prices due to low import dependency [3][11]. Summary by Sections 1. Pig Farming - The average price of live pigs is 14.45 CNY/kg, down 0.41% week-on-week, with major companies reporting increased output [1][8]. - The slaughter volume from March 1 to March 7 was 984,600 pigs, up 3.53% week-on-week and 3.04% year-on-year [1][8]. - The average weight of pigs sold increased to 127.06 kg, with a higher proportion of larger pigs being sold [1][8]. 2. Poultry Farming - The average price of white feathered broilers is 6.59 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 8.03% but still low due to oversupply [2][9]. - The price of broiler chicks is 2.54 CNY/chick, up 10.92% week-on-week, but still below the cost line for farmers [2][9]. - Profit margins for broiler farming remain negative, with losses reported for both broilers and parent stock [2][9]. 3. Agricultural Products - Tariffs on U.S. and Canadian agricultural products are expected to have limited impact on domestic prices due to low import dependency for corn and wheat [3][11]. - The average prices for wheat, corn, and soybeans as of March 7 are 2,424.61 CNY/ton, 2,229.12 CNY/ton, and 3,856.79 CNY/ton respectively, with wheat and soybeans showing a decline [10][30]. 4. Feed Industry - The total industrial feed production in 2024 is projected to decline by 2.1% year-on-year, with notable growth in pet feed [12][14]. - Prices for various types of feed have shown mixed trends, with pig feed prices at 3.37 CNY/kg, up 0.30% week-on-week [12][14].