The Agrosalon fair took place from August 22-27 in the town of České Budějovice. Traditionally, the Czech Ministry for Agriculture invites nominees for the fair's 'Golden Ear' competition. The award commends outstanding products and innovations from the industries of plant and animal production, food production and processing, as well as innovative agricultural technology.
Eligible contestants are judged by a panel of experts made up of representatives from the Czech Ministry for Agriculture, the agricultural industry, research institutes, food standards agencies and the trade fair organisers.