Welcome To The Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth

Welcome to the Website of The Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC), a confederation of leading national Agricultural Show Societies, agricultural organisations and interested friends from across the Commonwealth

Background
The Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) is a confederation of over 40 leading national and regional Agricultural Show Societies, working in 20 Commonwealth countries. Founded in 1957 by the our President, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT, and 12 international Agricultural Societies at the Royal Norfolk Show, the initial aim was to promote the work of Agricultural Show Societies by providing a network/forum for discussion of latest ideas and experiences.

The RASC is the only non-Governmental organisation representing agriculture across the Commonwealth. Today, the Society has widened its horizons and through our Member Societies promotes the development of both Show Societies and best practice farming improving the incomes and the production of food in Commonwealth Countries. We are the voice of agriculture in the Commonwealth and continue to work closely with the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Mission Statement
The Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) encourages the interchange and development of sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and the rural environment throughout the Commonwealth, working with and through the leading national Agricultural Show Societies.

What are our aims and objectives...

To encourage high standards in sustainable agriculture, forest and fishing
To raise the standard of the rural economy based on increased production
To make the general public and consumers aware of agriculture and rural concerns
To encourage Agricultural Societies to carry out development and extension work in those countries where needed.

If you are interested in helping with the work of the RASC there are number of different types of membership available.

The next major event in the RASC calendar will be the 23rd Commonwealth Agricultural Conference in New Zealand in November 2008. In particular, for individuals aged 21 and over and under 40 a number of Next Generation scholarships are available through membership organisations. For details click here or contact us.

To contact us:

RASC
Royal Highland Centre
Ingliston
Edinburgh
EH28 8NBMA BD

Tel: +44 (0) 131 335 6200
Fax: +44 (0) 131 335 6229
Email: rasc@commagshow.org