Press Release12 May 2026
Mark Connelly and Jamie Ogilvie Appointed to Council
The Royal Agricultural Society of WA has further diversified its Council with the appointment of Mark Connelly and Jamie Ogilvie.
Celebrating over 190 Years Of Agricultural Excellence
The Royal Agricultural Society of WA has been bringing people together to celebrate, support and grow agriculture across the state. Through education, competitions and community events, we connect Western Australians with the people, industries and traditions that help feed and sustain us.
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FOSTERING AGRICULTURAL EXCELLENCE
Supporting Western Australian Agriculture
As Western Australia’s leading agricultural society, we support farmers, educate the next generation and strengthen rural communities through programs, partnerships and initiatives that champion agriculture today and into the future.
Nurturing Tomorrow's Agricultural Leaders
We support the next generation through scholarships, youth programs and agricultural education initiatives that build knowledge, skills and opportunity across Western Australia.
Supporting Agricultural Shows Across WA
We work with agricultural societies across the state to support local shows and regional events, helping communities celebrate agriculture and bring people together.
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OUR HERITAGE
Supporting Agriculture And Community Since 1831
Since 1831, the Royal Agricultural Society of WA has worked to promote and support agriculture across the state. Through education, competitions and community initiatives, we connect people with the industries that sustain Western Australia.
Honouring agricultural heritage while supporting the industry today
Building knowledge and opportunity through education and youth programs
Recognising excellence in agriculture, food and regional communities
OUR IMPACT
Investing In Agriculture’s Future
For generations, we have supported the people, industries and communities that shape agriculture across our state. Through education programs, scholarships, agricultural events and industry partnerships, we help strengthen the future of agriculture while celebrating the knowledge, innovation and dedication behind it. The impact of this work can be seen in the communities we support, the young people we invest in and the agricultural traditions we help carry forward.
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View all newsAgriculture31 October 2025
Applications are now open for the WA Agricultural Shows Grant Program!
In recognition of the significant cultural, social and economic contribution that annual agricultural shows make to local communities, the Western Australian Government has committed to providing financial support to Agricultural Show Societies across Western Australia. The WA Agricultural Show Gran
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Media10 February 2026
Permanent Tribute to Inaugural Legend of the Show Unveiled
The Royal Agricultural Society of WA today officially unveiled a permanent commemorative plaque honouring the late Jim Cardile, inaugural recipient of the prestigious Legend of the Show award, recognising his extraordinary multi-decade contribution to the Perth Royal Show. The dedication ceremony wa
19 November 2025
Nominations Open for the 2026 WA Women’s Hall of Fame
The Royal Agricultural Society of WA is proud to support nominations for the 2026 WA Women’s Hall of Fame, an initiative that celebrates the outstanding contributions of women across Western Australia. The WA Women’s Hall of Fame is a flagship International Women’s Day program, established in 2011 t
Agriculture1 November 2025
Denmark Delight in Farm Skills Showcase
Students from around the state tested their technical knowledge, teamwork, and agricultural skills in the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia’s (RASWA) annual Farm Skills competition. Teams of six from Narrogin, Cunderdin, Harvey, Denmark, and Morawa agricultural colleges gathered in the
Agriculture29 August 2025
Mia Davies joins Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) is delighted to announce that Mia Davies has joined its Council, bringing with her more than two decades of leadership and public service dedicated to regional communities and agriculture. Raised on a broadacre cropping and sheep farm in th
Agriculture13 August 2025
2026 WA Agricultural Show Grant Program Announced
On 12 August 2025, the Honourable Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia, and the Honourable Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food, officially announced the 2026 WA Agricultural Show Grant Program. This program recognises the cultural, social, and economic importance of agricultural
Perth Royal Show13 August 2025
2025 Perth Royal Show Launches with More Value, More Fun, and More to Love
The Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) is thrilled to launch the 2025 Perth Royal Show, Western Australia’s most loved and iconic community event, returning to Claremont Showground from 27 September to 4 October 2025. Now in its 189th year, the Show continues a legacy dating back to 1834 of br
Finalists1 August 2025
Finalists Compete for the Prestigious Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape
A field of 61 of Western Australia’s finest artists have been shortlisted for the Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape with a prize pool of over $23,000. This prestigious competition highlights exceptional talent across the state, with artists from Warmun to Albany nominated for the 2025 accolades. T
Agriculture29 July 2025
Celebrating a Pioneer: Kathleen Lovelock Inducted into Agricultural Hall of Fame
29 July 2025The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia proudly announces the induction of Mrs Kathleen Lovelock into the Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2025. With over five decades of service to the beef cattle industry, Mrs Lovelock has been a pioneer in Australian Brahman cattle breeding,
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