About
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has been mission purposed to forge the future of sustainable Australian agriculture, and award-quality produce and animal breeds through competitions, education and events since its foundation in 1822.
The RAS is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting rural agricultural communities, and to driving the development of ag business and ag tech alike, to ensure prosperity and sustainability for generations to come.
- The RAS Family
The RAS hosts Australia’s largest annual ticketed event, the Sydney Royal Easter Show as its primary fund-raiser,
The Australasian Animal Registry offers the most comprehensive not-for-profit animal registration and recovery service in Australia and New Zealand,
Sydney Showground is the world-class venue and event management business arm of the RAS, which channels all revenues back into the RAS’ work in the community,
The RAS Education Program’s school-based curriculum, on-site farm experiences, professional teacher development, and food technology workshops are highly sought-after and are driving the nation’s approach to ag-education,
The RAS Foundation is mission-purposed to build a strong, vibrant and skilled NSW through charitable investment in education, training and development of rural communities.