Standard Chartered and Channel i have jointly announced two new categories for this year's "Standard Chartered - Channel i Agrow Award 2022" aimed at identifying and rewarding visionaries and innovators in the agriculture sector. 

Launched by Standard Chartered in 2014, this year's award marks the eighth iteration of the event and the fourth collaboration between Channel i and the bank, said a press release.

The new categories are "Best Small-Scale Farmer, Male" and "Best Small-Scale Farmer, Female".

It emphasises the efforts of farmers who have had a substantive impact on communities and the agricultural landscape, despite having relatively smaller operations.

The award will also recognise winners in categories of lifetime achievement; farmer of the year, male; farmer of the year, female; heroes for change; best journalist; jury special; best agricultural organisation in research, innovation and technology; best agricultural organisation in support and execution; and best exporter.

A cash prize will be presented to winners.