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On Hainan Island, China, a woman is changing what leadership in agriculture looks like. In an industry still widely seen as “a man’s world,” Yu Huirong returned to her family’s agricultural business at 35 and was told a woman wouldn’t last in such a demanding field. Instead of stepping back, she stepped up. Today, the farmers in her community call her “Second Sister” – a sign of trust and respect. She became a qualified agricultural technician, the person local farmers turn to when they need expert advice, and the “think tank” behind many of their decisions. What sets her apart is a combination of strict quality standards and deep empathy. Before she recommends any new Bayer solution, she tests it herself on her own fields. If it doesn’t meet her expectations, it doesn’t reach her neighbors. That mindset has helped her build four successful stores and a female management team that reflects the future of agriculture: more diverse, more skilled and more resilient. When women farmers grow, businesses thrive, communities rise, and the future grows brighter for everyone 💚 #SheGrows #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

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