2026 will be the International Year of the Women Farmer proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, calling for giving more attention on the barriers and challenges faced by women farmers in agri-food system, as well as to provide solutions, and promote the gender equality and women's empowerment for agriculture. China's focus on gender equality and the role of women in science and technology stands out. Agricultural mechanization, precision agriculture, and digital technology empower women and promote the agricultural upgrading.