About Us

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has been at the forefront of the agricultural industry and rural life in Northern Ireland for the last 170 years.

Originally established under the title of the North East Agricultural Association of Ireland, today the Society is a registered charity which comprises of over 2,000 members who seek to support and promote Northern Ireland’s prestigious agricultural heritage and promising future. 

OUR OBJECTIVES 

Since it’s formation in 1854, the Society’s charitable objectives have been to improve the quality of agricultural enterprises across Northern Ireland by sharing best practice through agricultural shows and exhibitions. The Society also aims to support the promotion of Industries, Art, Science and Literature where possible.