Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the agricultural sector [3] Core Views - The price of enoki mushrooms has strengthened, with the national average price reaching 5.99 CNY/kg in August 2025, up 1.01% year-on-year and 6.02% month-on-month. After a decline in the first half of the year, production cuts by leading companies are expected to reverse the industry's difficulties and lead to price recovery [10][11] - In pig farming, the national price for lean pigs is 13.68 CNY/kg, up 1% from the previous week. The report suggests focusing on leading companies with low-cost and high-growth potential, such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuff Group [11][13] - In poultry farming, the average price for white feather chickens is 7.17 CNY/kg, down 2.2% from the previous week. The report highlights the potential for price recovery in the future [11][27] - The approval of genetically modified varieties is expected to lead to commercial sales, with potential growth for industry companies [11] - The report notes that fluctuations in agricultural product prices are increasing, and leading feed companies may replace smaller ones due to their advantages in procurement and scale [11] Summary by Sections Agricultural Data Tracking - The national price for lean pigs is 13.68 CNY/kg, up 1% from last week, while the average wholesale price for pork is 19.84 CNY/kg, down 0.5% [13][20] - The average price for meat chicken chicks is 3.4 CNY each, down 5.8% from last week [24][27] - The average price for white feather chicken is 7.17 CNY/kg, down 2.2% from last week [27][28] Market Review - The agricultural sector underperformed the CSI 300 index by 0.5 percentage points, with a decline of 1.32% [7][8] - The enoki mushroom industry is expected to recover due to production cuts and seasonal demand increases [10][11]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Maintain Increase" [4] Core Views - The price of yellow chickens continues to rise, with average prices for fast, medium, and slow-growing yellow feathered chickens at 10.84 CNY/kg, 12.68 CNY/kg, and 15.24 CNY/kg respectively, showing year-on-year increases of 5.9%, 5.0%, and 5.0% [13][14] - The supply side is experiencing a significant reduction in the supply of medium and fast-growing chickens, leading to market shortages, while high-end products are selling well [13] - Demand is being driven by seasonal factors such as graduation banquets and preparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, which is boosting overall sales [13] - The current cycle of prosperity in the industry is expected to last about one quarter, with a recovery in the fundamentals of the sector [13] Summary by Sections Livestock Farming - The average price for lean pigs is 13.71 CNY/kg, down 0.2% from last week, indicating a relatively low valuation [14][16] - The average wholesale price of pork is 20.1 CNY/kg, up 0.2% from last week [16] - Self-breeding pigs show a profit of 33.95 CNY per head, while purchased piglets show a loss of 151.8 CNY per head [18][19] Poultry Farming - The average price for white feathered chickens is 7.33 CNY/kg, up 1.8% from last week, while the average price for chicken products is 8.75 CNY/kg, down 0.6% [30] - The price of meat chicken chicks remains stable at 3.58 CNY each [25] - The yellow chicken production capacity is being adjusted, with a focus on seasonal price elasticity opportunities [14] Planting and Agricultural Products - The approval of genetically modified varieties is expected to lead to commercial sales, with potential growth for industry companies [14] Supporting Industries - The volatility of agricultural product prices is increasing, and leading feed companies are expected to replace smaller companies due to their advantages in procurement, scale, and capital [14]