Welcome to The Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC)

Background
The Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) is a confederation of over 50 leading national and regional Agricultural Show Societies, Agricultural Associations and Research Bodies working in 20 Commonwealth countries.

Founded in 1957 by 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 Commonwealth Civil Society representing agriculture. 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 and its associated bodies.

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 its member societies.

What are our aims and objectives?
To encourage high standards in sustainable agriculture, forestry 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

To contact us:
RASC

Royal Highland Centre

Ingliston 

Edinburgh 

EH28 8NB
Tel: +44 (0) 131 335 6200
Fax: +44 (0) 131 335 6229
Email: rasc@commagshow.org