RASC

Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth

About Us

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 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.

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.

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

Please see our website for further details www.commagshow.org

The next major event in the RASC calendar will be the 24th Commonwealth Agricultural Conference in Edinburgh in June 2010. More details are available on the here.