Read More > Supporting primary industry and rural communities since 1831. RASWA holds the benchmark of quality for agriculture related competitions in WA, awarded at the Perth Royal Show each year. Conducted by RASWA, the Perth Royal Show is WA’s largest annual community event. The Perth Royal Food Awards held annually by RASWA set a benchmark in WA for producers, and a mark of distinction for consumers. RASWA presents an array of awards and scholarships each year recognising hard working individuals in our community. Read More > Read More >
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The steaks have never been higher!October 31, 2023-The best premium producers in the Branded Meats and Smallgoods categories gathered with much anticipation on Friday night, 27 October 2023, to have the winning producers announced for 2023. Held at the Claremont Showgrounds, the prestigious 2023 Perth Royal Food Awards (Branded Meats and Smallgoods) recognised the top producers across the industry. The branded meats… » Read More
Bush tucker and Asian flavours inspire top dairy and chocolate award winnersJuly 5, 2023-Australian native herbs proved flavour of the moment, with bush tucker influenced gelato and cheese winning top gongs at the recent Perth Royal Dairy and Chocolate Awards, while a Japanese fruit inspired chocolate took out the Champion Chocolate trophy. The awards were held at Claremont Showground on Friday 30 June, and featured the very best… » Read More
Top beers take out Award honoursJune 13, 2023-The best beers and brewers have been recognised for excellence at the prestigious 2023 Perth Royal Beer Awards. Held on 9 June at Claremont Showground, the awards highlight the best from across the industry, with more than 50 exhibitors providing 574 beers for our expert judges to taste. » Read More
Digital campaign’s earthy message educates teens on agriculture’s life-sustaining roleApril 14, 2023-“No farms, no food - your life depends on WA agriculture” is the core message of a new campaign by the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) that encourages tweens and teens to think about the impact of agriculture on everyday life.The series of six short videos - which show teenagers and their parents… » Read More
A Muster do for Perth this MayMarch 13, 2023-Rodeo & Country Music Festival comes to the CityClaremont Showground is set to come alive in a surprising new way this May when Perth’ inaugural The Muster rodeo and country music extravaganza hits the city.The Muster will bring together some of Australia’s best country artists on the same bill as a wildly exciting rodeo.Stars of… » Read More
SHOWGROUND REDEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT PLANJanuary 17, 2023-Today, the Showground Redevelopment “Improvement Plan” was announced by the Hon Rita Saffioti MA, Minister for Transport, Planning, and Ports.The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) has been considering redevelopment of the Showground, and welcomes this small, but important, step.The Improvement Plan enables RASWA to continue progressing the future redevelopment directly with the State… » Read More
Thank a Farmer at the 2022 Perth Royal ShowNovember 8, 2022-We're giving back to our Western Australian farmers by saying - thank you! The Royal Agricultural Society of WA would like to thank our amazing WA farmers and showcase their hard work. At the Perth Royal Show, we invited the public to write notes of thanks, love and support for our farmers. We received thousands… » Read More
The Royal Agricultural Society of WA Acknowledges The Passing of Queen Elizabeth IISeptember 9, 2022-Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II | 1926 - 2022 Today the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia President, Council, CEO and Staff pay our respects to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our condolences and thoughts are also extended to the Royal family. The Society was honoured to have been visited… » Read More
Agricultural Hall of Fame 2022May 18, 2022-Media Announcement May 12, 2022 On Wednesday May 11, the Royal Agricultural Society of WA hosted the 2021 Agricultural Hall of Fame ceremony at David Buttfield House in the Claremont Showground.Each year, RASWA welcomes new inductees into the Agricultural Hall of Fame, proudly sponsored by Wesfarmers, in celebration of outstanding contributions to the development and progress of Western Australian… » Read More
WA Sydney Royal Easter Show WinnersApril 27, 2022-A huge congratulations to all of our WA winners and runner up contestants who competed at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last month.The show celebrates and showcases the diverse range of skills needed in the agricultural field, and it's fantastic to see such incredible talent come from WA.Congratulations to all of team WA’s winners and… » Read More
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