Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government aims to support the beef and dairy industries by addressing financial difficulties and stabilizing production capacity, as outlined in the 2025 Central Document No. 1 [1] Group 1: Industry Characteristics - The livestock industry is primarily composed of family-run operations, which have fragmented management and short supply chains, making it difficult to use livestock as collateral [1] - The industry exhibits significant cyclical characteristics, with cash flow heavily reliant on the sale of livestock products, and is affected by seasonal factors [3] - The industry faces high risks, including disease outbreaks and natural disasters, which can lead to substantial production interruptions [3] - The valuation of live livestock as collateral is challenging due to price volatility and the lack of standardized assessment systems [3] Group 2: Financial Innovations - Banks have introduced innovative financing products like "Beef Cattle Loans," which utilize real-time asset data and a comprehensive credit assessment model to facilitate loans for livestock farmers [2] - The Agricultural Bank of China has developed a "Smart Livestock Loan" that combines government, insurance, banks, and farmers to create a comprehensive financial service model [4] - Financial institutions are encouraged to provide differentiated financial products based on the production cycles of livestock, allowing for tailored loan terms and cash flow management tools [4][5] Group 3: Risk Management and Cost Control - The futures market plays a crucial role in risk management by allowing farmers to hedge against price fluctuations in feed costs, which constitute 50%-60% of beef cattle farming expenses [6] - Recent price increases in futures for corn and soybean meal highlight the importance of futures contracts in stabilizing costs for livestock producers [6] - The integration of technology, such as IoT and blockchain, is essential for improving asset management and risk assessment in the livestock sector [5][6]

■本报记者曹沛原 2025年中央一号文件明确提出"推进肉牛、奶牛产业纾困，稳定基础产能。"交通银行积极响应国家号 召，结合地域特色"一地一品"创新信贷产品，以金融科技重塑业务流程，助力打通肉牛产业链痛点堵 点，在广袤乡村大地上书写金融支持产业振兴新篇章。 创新服务模式破解"融资难" 在"天府之国"四川，交行四川省分行深入研究本地肉牛产业特点，依托四川省供销科技产业集团有限公 司生物资产动态监测体系，创新推出"肉牛贷"。 交行可实时获取养殖户肉牛资产数据，结合订单、物流等全链条信息，构建养殖主体信用评估模型，同 时锁定贷款资金用途，确保定向支付至饲料、兽药等供应商账户，形成"数据监测—风险评估—资金闭 环"完整链条。养殖户仅需在平台注册、提交资料，即可开启贷款申请。系统高效运作，实现线上申 请、审批，单笔额度最高达300万元。 泸州养殖户王先生见证了科技助力金融惠农的力量。在扩建养殖场计划因资金缺口搁浅时，交行"肉牛 贷"助他完成牛舍升级、良种引进，肉牛品质跃升，销路快速打开。在交行助力下，他的养殖场已成为 当地乡村振兴标杆示范点。 目前，"肉牛贷"在四川已惠及众多养殖主体，累计投放超亿元，助力当地肉牛产业链完 ...