Preciosa Ornela has received the 2025 “Zlatý klas” award for its unique glass fertilizer
Preciosa Ornela, a traditional Czech producer of a wide range of glass products ranging from glass rods to technical and utility glass and through to all types of glass beads and seed beads, has entered into a totally new field.
The company presented a revolutionary new product, glass fertiliser, from its development laboratory at this year’s “Země živitelka” 2025 international agricultural exhibition. And it received the event’s most prestigious award, i.e. the “Zlatý klas” 2025 award, in its debut year
Glass as a source of nutrients
The newly developed glass fertilizer is the result of long-term research and an innovative approach to the production of phosphate fertilizer.
The special composition of the glass and its production technology mean that the granules gradually release their nutrients into the soil and plants. The fertilizer is environmentally friendly, effective over the long-term and reduces the risk of nutrients being rinsed into the groundwater.
The participation at the “Země živitelka” exhibition was Preciosa’s premiere: to date, the company has mainly focussed on the glass and design industries.
However, the company demonstrated in České Budějovice that “glass” (specifically, phosphate glass) can also be put to significant use in agriculture. The response from the expert public and visitors was exceptionally positive and the “Zlatý klas” award is proof of the fact that innovations from North Bohemia have the chance to change not only industry, but also soil management.
The “Zlatý klas” award, which is issued to the best exhibits at the agricultural exhibition, is one of the most renowned awards in its field.
Receiving it when premiering at the exhibition constitutes a great success and is confirmation of the fact that the combination of traditional Czech glassmaking with modern science can lead to solutions for a sustainable future.
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