Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2] Core Views - The agricultural sector has shown defensive characteristics amid recent market adjustments, with the agricultural index down 3.45%, ranking 9th among 31 primary industries [5][12] - The pig market is experiencing weak prices, with a stabilization around 11.50 CNY/kg, driven by seasonal demand expectations, but overall supply exceeds demand, limiting price increases [5][16] - October saw a significant reduction in pig production capacity, with the number of breeding sows falling below 40 million for the first time in 17 months, indicating a potential for price increases in the second half of 2026 [6][18] - The white feather chicken market is facing stable chick prices but declining meat prices, with a notable decrease in the number of breeding chicks updated, indicating supply chain pressures [30][31] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector demonstrated resilience with a smaller adjustment compared to the broader market, as the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 fell by 3.90% and 3.77% respectively [12] - Among agricultural sub-sectors, only aquaculture and seeds saw price increases, while others declined [15] Livestock Industry Tracking Pigs - Prices are fluctuating around 11.50 CNY/kg, with expectations of a demand increase due to seasonal factors, but slaughter rates remain low [16] - Losses in pig farming are increasing, with self-bred pigs losing an average of 136 CNY per head, and purchased piglets losing 235 CNY per head [17] - The Ministry of Agriculture reported a 1.1% decrease in breeding stock in October, with a target of reducing 1 million sows being halfway achieved [18][19] White Feather Chicken - Chick prices remain stable at 3.7 CNY per chick, with average profits around 0.8 CNY per chick, while meat prices have slightly decreased to 3.52 CNY per jin [30] - The number of breeding chicks updated has decreased significantly, with a 19.01% drop compared to the previous year, indicating potential supply issues [30][31] Planting Industry Tracking - Sugar prices have decreased to 5512 CNY/ton, down 148 CNY from the previous week [35] - Soybean prices have also fallen, with Brazilian soybeans at 3816 CNY/ton, down 7.4% [35] - Corn prices have shown an upward trend, reaching 2227 CNY/ton, an increase of 16 CNY from the previous week [37]

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Viewpoints - The industry is experiencing significant supply pressure in the fourth quarter, with a focus on capacity reduction [5][19] - The overall market performance shows that the agriculture sector has risen by 2.70%, ranking 8th among 31 primary industries [12][14] - The pig price continues to decline, with an average price of 11.56 CNY/kg as of November 14, 2025, indicating ongoing supply pressure [5][16] - The white feather chicken market is stabilizing, with prices for chicken seedlings at 3.7 CNY/piece and broiler prices at 3.55 CNY/kg as of November 14, 2025 [27] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agriculture sector has shown resilience, with the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery index rising while the broader market indices fell [12][14] - Key sub-sectors such as agricultural product processing and animal vaccines have seen significant price increases [14] Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pigs - The average pig price has decreased by 0.31 CNY/kg over the week, with ongoing supply pressures expected to persist [5][16] - The average loss for self-bred pigs is 115 CNY per head, while for purchased piglets, it is 206 CNY per head, indicating increasing financial strain [17] - Capacity reduction is anticipated to accelerate due to low prices and regulatory pressures [19] White Feather Chicken - The price of chicken seedlings remains stable, with a profit of approximately 0.8 CNY per piece [27] - The supply of grandparent stock has decreased significantly, with a 19.01% reduction compared to the previous year [27][30] Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices have slightly rebounded, with an average price of 5660 CNY/ton as of November 14, 2025 [35] - Soybean prices have increased, with Brazilian soybeans at 4123 CNY/ton, reflecting a 1.8% rise [35] - Corn prices have shown slight fluctuations, averaging 2211 CNY/ton, up by 12 CNY/ton [36]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Views - The agricultural sector has shown a good performance recently, with the agricultural index rising by 1.99%, ranking sixth among 31 primary industries [4][12] - The pig price has peaked and is expected to face downward pressure due to supply issues in the fourth quarter, despite a recent increase in prices [5][20] - The report suggests focusing on companies with cost advantages, recommending leading firms such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuff Group, as well as smaller firms like Juxing Agriculture and Huatong Food [6][20] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector outperformed the market, with the agricultural index increasing by 1.99% while the CSI 300 index decreased by 0.43% [12] - Among agricultural sub-sectors, grain and oil processing saw the highest increase, supported by strong performance from leading companies in the pig farming sector [15] Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pig Farming - Pig prices initially rose to 12.35 CNY/kg but fell to 12.15 CNY/kg due to insufficient demand and increased supply from northern enterprises [5][17] - The average loss for self-bred pigs is around 89 CNY per head, while for purchased piglets, it is about 179 CNY [18] - The Ministry of Agriculture's policies to control production capacity are expected to accelerate capacity reduction, potentially leading to a price increase in the second half of next year [20] Broiler Chicken - As of October 31, the price of white feather broiler chicks was 3.7 CNY per chick, with an average profit of 0.8 CNY per chick [31] - The price of broiler chickens was 3.55 CNY per kg, reflecting a 5.34% increase, but overall demand remains weak [31][32] - The decline in the number of grandparent stock updates indicates potential future supply issues, although the current supply chain remains stable [32] Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices continue to decline, with white sugar priced at 5730 CNY/ton, down 20 CNY from the previous week [36] - Soybean prices are on the rise, with Brazilian soybeans at 4062 CNY/ton, an increase of 1.3% [38] - Cotton prices have slightly increased to 14807 CNY/ton, while corn prices have decreased to 2203 CNY/ton, down 14 CNY [38]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2] Core Views - The agricultural sector experienced a downward adjustment, with the Agricultural, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery (Shenwan) index declining by 2.20%, ranking 13th among 31 primary industries [4][13] - National pig prices showed a slight rebound after a decline, with the average price rising to 11.03 CNY/kg as of October 19, indicating a potential bottoming out [5][18] - The "anti-involution" policies have been intensified since May, which is expected to accelerate capacity reduction in the pig industry and lead to a price increase in the second half of next year [6][20] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector followed the overall market trend and declined, with the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 dropping by 1.47% and 2.22%, respectively [13][14] Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pigs: Price Stabilization and Capacity Reduction - The national average pig price fell to a low of 10.87 CNY/kg before rebounding to 11.03 CNY/kg [5][18] - The average loss for self-bred pigs was approximately 254 CNY per head, while for purchased piglets, it was about 375 CNY [19] - The breeding stock saw a reduction in September, with a decrease of 0.07% in the number of breeding sows [19] Broilers: Profit Squeeze - As of October 19, the price of broiler chicks was 3.5 CNY per chick, with an average profit of 0.4 CNY per chick, while the price of broiler chickens was 3.37 CNY per jin, resulting in a loss of 2.2 CNY per chick [31] - The number of grandparent stock updated in the first three quarters of 2025 was 803,300 sets, a decrease of 9.86 million sets or 19.01% compared to the same period in 2024 [31][32] Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices continued to decline, with white sugar priced at 5,780 CNY/ton, down 55 CNY/ton [35] - The price of corn was 2,216 CNY/ton, showing a slight decrease [36]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2] Core Views - The agricultural sector has shown resilience, with the agricultural index rising by 1.03% recently, ranking 12th among 31 primary industries [5][13] - The pig price has entered a downward trend, reaching a national average of 10.97 yuan/kg, the lowest in recent years, leading to significant industry losses [6][17] - Policies aimed at controlling production capacity and reducing weights in the pig industry are expected to positively impact prices in the second half of next year [7][19] - The white feather chicken sector faces challenges with high chick prices and low meat prices, resulting in losses for farmers [8][28] - The sugar market continues to decline, with prices dropping to 5835 yuan/ton, while soybean prices show slight fluctuations [32][34] Summary by Sections Market Review - The market has experienced significant fluctuations post-holiday, with the agricultural sector outperforming the broader market [5][13] Livestock Industry Tracking - **Pigs**: Prices have sharply declined, with a significant increase in supply post-holiday and a drop in demand from slaughterhouses [6][17] - **White Feather Chicken**: Chick prices remain high at 3.5 yuan/chick, while meat prices are low at 3.37 yuan/jin, leading to losses for farmers [8][28] Planting Industry Tracking - **Sugar**: Prices have decreased by 10 yuan/ton recently [32] - **Soybeans**: Prices have shown minor fluctuations, with Brazilian soybeans at 3900 yuan/ton and American soybeans at 4385 yuan/ton [32][34] - **Corn**: The average price has dropped to 2247 yuan/ton, a decrease of 81 yuan/ton [32][34]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Views - The agricultural sector index decreased by 0.14%, ranking 24th among 31 primary industries, while the broader market indices, such as the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite, increased by 2.37% and 1.70% respectively [12][14] - The report highlights a downward trend in pig prices, with the average price as of August 18 being 13.55 CNY/kg, a decrease of 0.21 CNY/kg from the previous week, marking a new low for the year [5][16] - The report emphasizes the government's commitment to reducing production capacity in the pig farming sector to stabilize prices, with expectations of increased supply pressure in the latter half of 2025 [6][19] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector underperformed the market, with a 0.14% decline in the agricultural index, while the broader indices saw gains [12][14] - The pig farming and related feed sectors experienced the largest declines due to falling pig prices [14] Livestock Industry Tracking Pig Farming - The average pig price has been declining, with significant supply but weak demand leading to a challenging market environment [5][16] - As of August 15, self-breeding pig farmers reported an average profit of 28 CNY per head, down 17 CNY from the previous week, while external pig purchases resulted in a loss of 157 CNY per head [17] - The government is enforcing production capacity reduction policies, which are expected to accelerate in the future [18] Broiler Chicken - As of August 15, the price of broiler chicken chicks rose to 3.80 CNY per chick, while the price of broiler chickens was 3.52 CNY per jin, showing a slight decline [31] - The supply of chicks is tight due to reduced breeding and increased culling, leading to a potential slowdown in chick price increases [31] Crop Industry Tracking - Sugar prices have rebounded slightly, with white sugar priced at 6000 CNY/ton as of August 15, an increase of 30 CNY/ton [34] - Soybean prices have seen a minor increase, with the landed price of Brazilian soybeans at 4040 CNY/ton, up 1.8% [34] - Corn prices have slightly decreased, with an average price of 2356 CNY/ton, down 11 CNY from the previous week [34]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2][38] Core Views - The agricultural sector has shown resilience, with the agricultural index rising by 2.52%, outperforming the broader market indices [12] - The pig price has reached a new low for the year, with the average price at 13.54 CNY/kg as of August 11, 2025, indicating a supply-demand imbalance [5][18] - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to support pig prices in the coming year, with significant supply pressures anticipated in the second half of 2025 [6][21] - The white feather chicken sector is experiencing a price increase for chicks due to supply constraints, with chick prices rising to 3.50 CNY per chick [31] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector index outperformed the market, ranking 10th among 31 sectors [12] - The pig price has dropped below the breakeven point, reflecting strong supply and weak demand [18] Livestock Industry Tracking - **Pigs**: The average pig price is at a yearly low, with a significant supply pressure expected in the latter half of 2025 [5][18] - **White Feather Chicken**: Chick prices have increased due to supply shortages, with a notable decline in the number of breeding chicks updated in the first half of 2025 [31] Planting Industry Tracking - Sugar prices have continued to decline, while soybean prices have shown a slight increase [33]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2] Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector has shown a significant rebound, with the agricultural index rising by 3.62% last week, ranking 9th among 31 primary industries [5][13] - The Ministry of Agriculture has convened major pig farming companies to discuss capacity regulation, which has positively impacted the breeding sector [5][14] - The pig market is experiencing price fluctuations due to supply pressures and weak demand, with the average price of pigs at 14.33 CNY/kg as of July 27, showing a slight decrease of 0.06 CNY/kg from the previous week [6][17] - The white feather chicken market has seen a price rebound, with chick prices rising to 2.30 CNY/chick, an increase of 0.8 CNY/chick from the previous week [26] Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The agricultural sector index increased by 3.62%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 Index, which rose by 1.67% and 1.69% respectively [13] - The Ministry of Agriculture's meeting with leading pig companies has sparked market interest in pig production capacity regulation [14] 2. Breeding Industry Chain Tracking 2.1 Pigs - The average weight of pigs at market is 128.48 kg, down 0.35 kg from the previous week, indicating a supply surplus [17] - The profitability for self-bred pigs is around 62 CNY per head, down 29 CNY from the previous week, while purchased piglets are facing a loss of 71 CNY per head [18] - The Ministry of Agriculture emphasizes the need for quality development in the pig industry, including reducing the number of breeding sows and controlling slaughter weights [20] 2.2 White Feather Chicken - The average price of meat chickens has increased by 5.31% to 3.37 CNY/kg, driven by reduced supply and improved demand conditions [26] - The update of grandparent stock has decreased significantly, with a 29.62% year-on-year decline in the first half of 2025 [26] 3. Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices have slightly decreased to 6075 CNY/ton, while soybean prices have rebounded to 3943 CNY/ton, reflecting a 0.2% increase [29] - Cotton prices have increased by 1.43% to 15585 CNY/ton, and corn prices have risen slightly to 2379 CNY/ton [29]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2][40]. Core Insights - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry index increased by 1.09%, ranking 22nd among 31 primary industries in the Shenwan index [5][13]. - The report highlights a slight rebound in the market, particularly in the fruit and vegetable processing and breeding sectors, while the aquaculture sector experienced a decline [5][16]. - The report indicates that pig prices are experiencing narrow fluctuations, with a national average price of 14.52 yuan/kg as of July 13, 2025, a decrease of 0.21 yuan/kg from the previous week [6][19]. - The report anticipates seasonal fluctuations in pig prices, with a potential short-term increase during the peak consumption months of July and August, but significant pressure expected in the fourth quarter due to increased supply [7][22]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry index rose by 1.09%, while the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.82% and 1.09%, respectively [13]. - The report notes that the market is rebounding, with previously underperforming sectors seeing some recovery [14]. Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pigs - The average weight of pigs at market was 129.03 kg, an increase of 0.39 kg from the previous week [6][19]. - The report indicates that self-breeding and self-raising operations are still profitable, with average profits of 134 yuan per head, an increase of 14 yuan from the previous week [20][22]. - The report highlights a cautious approach to increasing production among breeding enterprises due to clear policy guidance [21][22]. Broilers - The price of white feather broiler chicks was 1.40 yuan/chick, a slight rebound of 0.3 yuan/chick from the previous week, with an average loss of 1.2 yuan per chick [32]. - The report notes that the demand for broilers is weak, leading to significant losses in the industry [32]. Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices decreased slightly, with white sugar priced at 6100 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [34]. - The price of corn was 2399 yuan/ton, a slight decrease of 3 yuan/ton [34].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2][39] Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector index increased by 2.55%, ranking 7th among 31 primary industries, with aquaculture and agricultural product processing leading the gains, while the animal vaccine sector declined [5][12][13] - The average price of live pigs as of July 6 is 14.73 CNY/kg, with a weekly increase of 0.38 CNY/kg, and there is market attention on whether prices can reach the 15 CNY/kg mark [6][17] - The white feather chicken sector is experiencing deep losses due to weak demand, with chick prices dropping to a near historical low of 1.10 CNY/chick and meat chicken prices falling by 8.82% to 3.10 CNY/kg [7][30] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector index rose by 2.55%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300, which increased by 1.40% and 1.54% respectively [12] - The aquaculture and agricultural product processing sectors showed significant gains, while the animal vaccine sector faced declines [13] Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Swine - The average weight of pigs at market is 128.64 kg, up 0.5 kg from the previous week, with a year-on-year increase of 2.33% [6][17] - The profitability for self-bred pigs is around 120 CNY per head, an increase of 69 CNY from the previous week, while the loss for purchased piglets decreased to 26 CNY per head [18][20] - The supply of pigs is expected to increase in the second half of 2025, leading to seasonal price fluctuations, with potential short-term rebounds in July and August [6][19] White Feather Chicken - The average loss per chick is approximately 1.5 CNY, with the average loss per meat chicken at 2.2 CNY due to high temperatures and rising feed costs [7][30] - The update of breeding stock is at 150.07 million sets, a year-on-year increase of 17.25%, but the uncertainty in imports due to avian influenza poses risks and opportunities for domestic breeding [30] Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices remained stable at 6110 CNY/ton, while soybean prices increased by 2.2% to 3899 CNY/ton [33][34] - Cotton prices rose by 1.36% to 15189 CNY/ton, and corn prices increased by 11 CNY/ton to 2392 CNY/ton [34][37]