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2019 Rural Ambassador Mackenzie Walmsley
Mackenzie Walmsley of Waroona has taken out the recent Rural Ambassador Award after winning the South West Zone competition in July. Mackenzie is passionate about using agricultural shows to improve education about the agricultural industry. She hopes to use her win to inspire and improve things for future generations. The Rural Ambassador Award is part […]
Congratulations – Ray Harrington
A special congratulations to Ray Harrington who was inducted into the 2019 Agricultural Hall of Fame on Tuesday 14 May. The pioneering agricultural inventor, whose machines are in day-to-day use across Australia, was awarded one of WA farming’s highest honours for his numerous inventions in the sheep and grain industries. To read the full story, […]
$30.9 million commitment to the future of Ag Shows
Agricultural Shows of Australia (ASA) has been working with the Federal Government to secure the future of agricultural shows and welcomes the the support of $30.9 million committed to agricultural shows, announced in late April. Dr Rob Wilson, Chair of Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) said that $30.9 million committed to the development of shows included […]
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RAS is continuing to connect with communities
RAS is continuing to connect with communities
With another Perth Royal Show at an end, it is a time for the staff and councillors to reflect on a whirlwind eight days.Congratulations to WA’s own Harris Thompson who has won the 2019 ASA National Rural Ambassador! The 22 year-old cattle farmer from Boyup Brook wowed the judges with his enthusiasm for regional agricultural shows and his participation in all levels of cattle exhibiting across Australia. You can find Harris throughout the Perth Royal Show at Cattle Lanes – be sure to say hello!
A huge achievement too for Mackenzie Walmsley who was awarded the WA State Ambassador title for 2019.
Planning Minister Rita Saffioti and Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan visited Claremont Showground today, to announce the State Government will work with the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) to help create a sustainable future for the iconic venue.
The announcement provides certainty to thousands of families who visit the Royal Show each year and creates paves the way for the RASWA to improve existing infrastructure at the Showground and develop new opportunities to celebrate the contribution of agriculture in Western Australia.