2024 Royal Visit
“It is a great joy to renew my long association with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, which for more than 200 years has carried out such outstanding work to champion farming communities and the production of the highest quality produce."
King Charles III
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is honoured to have been asked to support the visit of their Majesties to Sydney and to be given the opportunity to showcase great Australian producers from across NSW.
"For regional NSW to get a chance to be represented and showcased is tremendous. From the exhibitors attending we can showcase the NSW beef, poultry, dairy produce, olive oil, preserves, aquaculture, and beverage industry to their Majesties and put our Australian agricultural industry in the spotlight."
John Bennett, President Royal Agricultural Society NSW
Many producers who showcased their produce like this year’s 17th Annual President’s Medal winner, Pecora Dairy are not only creating excellent cheese but are running an innovative business that is leading the way in their sustainable environmental, economic, and social practices.
"It is a real pleasure to have the chance to try this produce but also crucial to meet the people who make it happen, working tirelessly in all seasons and all weathers, and developing an intimate understanding of the importance of caring for nature and making it part and parcel of their endeavours.”
King Charles III
Exhibitors who showcased their produce during their Majesties visit include:
- Aril Estate | Mudgee Olive and Olive Oil producer
Established in 2005 on a sheep grazing property, they produce not only oil & table olives, this farming family also harvest pomegranate and garlic. With a number of medals being secured for a range of their table olives. - Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod |Griffith Murray Cod producer
Produce high quality Murray Cod, grown in open dams on the Murray Darling Basin River system, the native environment for the fish, on this land based aquaculture system lends itself to having a very low environmental footprint. They were President's Medal finalist in 2019. - NH Foods | (Manning Valley Naturally) Wingham Beef Producer
100% grassfed British breed cattle is used to produce their beef. Cattle raised in the most natural of settings and known for their excellent practices as well as sustainability whereby a very high percentage of the beast is used, from off cuts and offal being exported to many parts of the world through to bile being extracted for cosmetics production - Pecora Dairy | Robertson Sheep Milk Cheese Producer
Pecora Dairy is a full-circle, single-source, farmhouse producer of cheese. They have invested in the future of their business by off-setting carbon emissions, only clearing 60% of their land to ensure farm biodiversity is maximised and opening a farm shop to help diversify their business. Pecora Dairy are the 17th President Medal Winner (2024). - Quincy Jones Jelly Preserves Co | Moama Preserves Producer
Family owned business, using local seasonal fruit and ingredients create award-winning low-sugar preserves. - Small Acres Cyder | Orange Cider Producer
Haven been entering a long time into the Fine Food Show and Beer & Cider Show, consistently high performer with many medals and champions being awarded. They produce a range of exquisite ciders from locally grown apples and pears. - The Food Farm | Wyong Creek Poultry Producer
The Food Farm entered the Show for the first time in 2023 when Branded Poultry was first introduced as a competition within the Fine Food Show. The Food Farm product went on to be awarded champion. They then entered the President's Medal and went on to be a Finalist.
For over 150 years, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has had a strong connection with the royal family.
This relationship was formalised in 1891, when royal assent was granted to the Society by Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
Picture Credits: Australian Government - Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet