According to CoinMeta, the economic operation of agriculture and rural areas remained stable in the first three quarters of 2026, with a continuous consolidation of the foundation. The national output of pork, beef, mutton, and poultry meat reached 76.27 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%. Among them, the output of pork and poultry meat increased by 3.2% and 9.3% respectively. Milk production increased by 2.4% year-on-year, and domestic aquatic product output grew by 4.3%. Poultry egg production amounted to 26.01 million tons, remaining at a relatively high level. The effects of regulation on pig production capacity began to be evident, with the number of breeding sows at the end of the third quarter being 36.02 million, which is 3.59 million fewer than at the end of 2025, returning to the targeted green zone for regulation. The production situation for beef and milk cattle is improving, with beef cattle farming being profitable for 18 consecutive months, and the average price of fresh milk in major producing provinces has risen for three consecutive months. A large amount of vegetables and fruits were put on the market, with prices decreasing month-on-month.