RIPP Basil Eric (Eric)

Perth Royal Show Claremont Showground Perth Royal Food Awards

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.

RASWA presents an array of awards and scholarships each year recognising hard working individuals in our community.

The Perth Royal Food Awards held annually by RASWA set a benchmark in WA for producers, and a mark of distinction for consumers.

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RIPP Basil Eric (Eric)

1927 – 2009

Eric Ripp single-handedly revolutionised controlled atmosphere storage and the fumigation system in grain storage which remains successful today in protecting harvested grain from insects, saving farmers millions of dollars in chemicals. This system has also been introduced to all eastern states grain handling silos. Eric Ripp worked for Co-operative Bulk Handling Ltd for over 30 years. His contribution to the grain industry has been enormous and is still ongoing. He was the first person to come up with the concept of the need for an Australian Grain Institute.