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POSTED ON 28 November 2023
RAS set to judge Australian spirits for the first time in four decades
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) will venture into the world of distilled spirits for the first time since 1981 next year as it launches its inaugural stand-alone Sydney Royal Distilled Spirits Show.
POSTED ON 15 November 2023
Not all superheroes wear capes – the search for our next canine heroes begins
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) is on the lookout for heroes of the furry, four-legged variety, with applications now open for the 2024 RAS Canine Hero Awards.
POSTED ON 31 October 2023
Baulkham Hills local announced as winner of Sydney’s best residential front garden
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has announced the winner of its 2023 Sydney Spring Garden Competition, with Sharon Matthews, a resident of Baulkham Hills, taking home the top prize.
POSTED ON 27 October 2023
RAS Foundation launches new scholarship to address shortage of agriculture teachers
The RAS Foundation is making a significant investment in the future of rural and regional NSW, with the introduction of a new scholarship dedicated to agriculture graduates who are looking to pursue a career in teaching.
POSTED ON 18 October 2023
Sydney's best spring garden finalists announced for 2023
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) is nearing the end of its search for Sydney’s best residential garden, with today’s announcement of a record fifteen finalists for the 2023 Sydney Spring Garden Competition (SSGC).
POSTED ON 13 October 2023
Rural Schools encouraged to apply for fully funded excursion to Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Youth Group is offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for one lucky rural school to attend the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show (the Show) through its All Roads to the Royal program.
POSTED ON 23 September 2023
2023 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show indicates industry growth and a rise in health-conscious products
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has today announced the thirty-two Champion products of its 2023 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, with this year’s competition highlighting significant growth in both quality and quantity of entrants, and an industry trend towards alternative, health-conscious products.