Affiliated Organisations
As a leader in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society works alongside various charities and associations to progress our common goals and charitable objectives.
NISA – Northern Ireland Shows Association
Officially founded in 1983, the Northern Ireland Shows Association is made up of representatives from over 15 of the province’s finest agricultural Shows.
Ever conscious of the need to encourage co-operation between related organisations, the RUAS gave its full backing to the NISA in its early years, with a senior representative from the Society’s leadership team supporting the Association in the role of Secretary & Treasurer.
Today the NISA continues to be a vital forum for discussion, sharing ideas and resolving the challenges facing Show Officials across Northern Ireland. To find out more about the Member Shows check out the NISA’s Facebook page.
CARAS - The Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies
CARAS was initially developed in 1970 to recognise outstanding contributions by individuals to the larger UK agricultural and rural industries.
Through an awards scheme, leaders in their field are celebrated through Fellowships (FRAgS) and Associateships (ARAgS) on behalf of the UK’s four national Royal Agricultural Societies, to include the RUAS.
To find out more about the entry procedure and benefits of the awards, please visit the CARAS website or follow the NI CARAS Panel on X.
RASC - Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth
The Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) founded in 1957 is a confederation of more than 50 Agricultural Societies, from 21 Commonwealth Countries...
In 2024, RUAS Group Executive Director Theresa Morrissey was voted on as a trustee for the RASC at their bi-annual conference in Edinburgh. You can find out more about their upcoming events and mission here.
ASAO - The Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations
The Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) represents the UK’s many agricultural, horticultural, equine and countryside events. Run by ‘Show’ people, with years of experience in the field, its members benefit from unrivalled advice on everything from legislation, health and safety, operations, marketing and best practice.
You can find out more about the latest from the ASAO on their website.
