Frequently Asked Questions
This year our exclusive Balmoral Show membership offer enables you to join the RUAS and receive 50% off your membership fees for 2025 and 2026. Please speak to a member of our team on the day to find out more at the RUAS Membership Stand (opposite Public Entrance 1).
To join the Society throughout the year simply complete the application and Direct Debit forms here. The Society's Council will review your application at one of their regular meetings and you will hear from our membership team on the status of your application shortly afterwards.
The Society welcomes applications from anyone with an interest in agriculture and rural life in Northern Ireland. Our charitable objectives remain the same as they have always been, and your membership contributes towards supporting and promoting the local agricultural industry.
RUAS membership runs from 1 January until 31 December annually.
If you pay by Direct Debit, then your membership will automatically renew each year. If you pay by cheque, our membership team will send you a reminder email in January with details of what steps you need to take.
By choosing to pay by Direct Debit your membership fee will be cheaper and will automatically renew each year. You can find out about our 2025 Membership Rates here.
For all membership queries you can email membership@ruas.org.uk or telephone our office on 028 9066 5225.
You can telephone us or complete our online form.
No, membership cards are valid for more than one year. If you lose your card there is a replacement fee of £5. All valid cards look like the examples below.
If you card does not have a white background and coloured bottom half please contact our team to arrange a replacement card at membership@ruas.org.uk or telephone us on 028 9068 6183.
