Pig farming: Solid profitability in the face of market fluctuations
As the summer heat wave continues, the hog market has also ushered in a round of market changes. According to the latest data from the National Development and Reform Commission, the national pig feed price rose to 6.02 this week, an increase of 1.18% from last week, which means that pig farmers are about to reap considerable profits. It is expected that the income per hog will reach 519.06 yuan next week.
The pig source in the southern sales area market is "tight"
This week, due to the increased difficulty of inter-provincial transportation, the supply of pigs in the southern sales area market has decreased significantly, resulting in the acceleration of pig digestion in local scale farms, thereby promoting the rise in pig prices. For example, a large farm in Guangdong had to increase its selling price to meet demand because of the shortage of pigs.
The number of pigs in the north is "slimmed"
In the northern region, there is a downward trend in the number of large pigs. On the one hand, because the high temperature weather is not conducive to the growth of large pigs, on the other hand, farmers are generally bullish on the market and choose to increase the weight of the pen, reducing the supply of large pigs in the market. A farmer in Hebei said they were waiting for a better time to sell and hope to get a higher yield.
Later in the week, there was a slight correction in hog prices as the consumption power of the end market could not keep up with the pace of price increases, and the farms at the end of the month accelerated the pace of slaughter in order to complete the slaughter plan.
Broiler farming: both challenges and opportunities
Despite some challenges in the broiler market, the industry as a whole is still actively looking for a way out. This week, the national chicken feed price remained stable at 2.10, but it is expected that there will be a loss of 0.62 yuan/piece in the future broiler breeding.
The "rush to buy" operation of slaughtering enterprises
Despite the limited number of chickens slaughtered, slaughtering companies have increased their enthusiasm for purchase, and even adopted the method of purchasing at a higher price. The head of a slaughterhouse in Shandong revealed that in order to ensure supply, they had to increase the purchase price to attract more suppliers of hairy chickens.
Next week, although the number of chickens slaughtered is still tight, the growth of demand may be limited because the price of chickens is already at a relatively high level, and the price of broilers is expected to stabilize.
Layer farming: strategies for dealing with hot and humid weather
For layer breeding, the recent hot and humid weather has brought a lot of challenges to the market. This week, the national egg feed price ratio was 3.13, down 4.57% from last week, and the profit per layer is expected to be 44.99 yuan next week.
Egg quality problems" surfaced
The high temperature and humidity make eggs prone to problems, resulting in a slowdown in the market digestion and even a backlog of eggs in some areas. A farmer in Jiangsu said they are taking active measures, such as using preservatives, to prevent eggs from spoiling.
The "self-help" behavior of low-price promotion
In order to avoid the loss caused by egg quality problems, many farmers choose to sell at a reduced price to quickly clear their inventory. The person in charge of a layer farm in Zhejiang said that they attracted buyers by lowering prices, hoping to reduce inventory pressure.
Although the market demand has not improved significantly in the short term, when the egg price fell to a low position, the low price reluctance of the breeding unit began to increase, which provided the possibility for the later egg price to stop falling and rebound.
epilogue
In the face of the ups and downs of the market, whether it is a pig, a chicken or a layer, we must be flexible and keep up with the market rhythm. With the change of seasons, the future market is still full of uncertainties, but as long as you keep up with market trends and adjust your strategy in time, you can gain a firm foothold in this industry change. Friends in the aquaculture industry should actively meet the challenges, seize the opportunity, and achieve sustainable and healthy development.