RAS Publications and Reports
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.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2023 -2024
As a membership-based organisation, the RAS is dedicated to promoting, fostering, and encouraging the sustainable development of award-quality Australian agriculture. The 2023/24 Annual Report offers insights, and details the events and progress across the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, Sydney Showground, Australasian Animal Registry, RAS Foundation, Education, and Heritage initiatives.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2022 -2023
This 2022/23 Annual Report details all the ways in which we are
realising this mission and building a community that understands and
values sustainable Australian agriculture and award-quality produce.
RAS Foundation
Annual Report | 2022-2023
The RAS Foundation had an incredibly rewarding year contributing
to the good news stories that come out of regions beyond
metropolitan NSW. We provided financial assistance to 83 students
and 8 communities, and continued to raise awareness of the need for
vibrant and innovative rural and regional communities.
RAS Foundation
Annual Report | 2021-2022
2022 was a year of great activity for the RAS Foundation.
We launched our Major Giving Campaign; expanded our
scholarship and community grants programs; and to efficiently
support our expanding horizons, we employed more people and
installed new technologies.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2021-2022
The 2022 flagship event, the Sydney Royal Easter Show (SRES), marked the bicentennial celebration of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS). The SRES was honored to host Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, Patron and President of the Royal Agricultural Societies – Commonwealth, to open the show
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2020-2021
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW made a determined comeback following the disruptions caused by Covid-19 in 2020. Education programs, Sydney Royal competitions, the Sydney Royal Easter Show and Sydney Showground events returned albeit with a greater focus and examination of new ways in which to do things. The Society has fought back before following pandemics, war and natural disasters and will continue to do so.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2019-2020
Australian agriculture accounts for 58 percent of Australian land use, and we have one of the largest fishing areas in the world – larger than mainland Australia. The RAS has a vision for a community that understands and values sustainable Australian agriculture, including aquaculture, and works to promote, foster and encourage its development – quite a mammoth task when you look at the size and scope of the sector.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2018-2019
Agriculture accounts for 58 per cent of Australian land use and puts food on the table and clothes on our backs. The RAS takes the responsibility
of safeguarding this industry seriously, uniting producers, exporters and breeders for competitions, information and a sense of community.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2017-2018
Agriculture accounts for 58 per cent of Australian land use and puts food on the table and clothes on our backs. The RAS takes the responsibility
of safeguarding this industry seriously, uniting producers, exporters and breeders for competitions, information and a sense of community.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2016-2017
We have invested over $6 million during the 2016/17 financial year
into programs, competitions and activities to support sustainable
agriculture, and we have undeniably increased the understanding our
general community has of agriculture and award quality produce.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2015-2016
According to research undertaken
on the Society’s behalf by Deloitte, the plan which directs future
developments in the precinct and is consistent with the vision of the
Greater Sydney Commission to make Sydney Olympic Park a ‘Lifestyle
Super Precinct’, has the potential to generate an economic contribution
uplift of $505 million toward the NSW economy.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual Report | 2014-2015
Throughout our 193 year history the RAS has built a reputation
for innovation and resilience and we will continue to make tough
decisions to adapt to a changing world.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual report | 2013-2014
The 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show was once again a tremendous
success and a special event to be part of with the memorable Royal
visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Annual report | 2012-2013
The expanded school education program at the Show, including
comprehensive syllabus-based resources, a revamped Food Farm and new Junior Farm Hand materials, saw high engagement with school groups and showgoers. Over 12,000 primary and secondary school students visited the 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show - a 50 per cent increase from 2012.