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A delegation from The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), led by President Matt Coleman, attended the inaugural Australian Shows Association (ASA) conference on the Gold Coast from 17-18 January. With the theme of Stronger Together, Building Resilient, Adaptable Shows, more than 260 people descended on the Gold Coast to celebrate and share ideas on the future of agricultural shows across Australia and New Zealand.

A new Head Judge, a range of new classes and two new trophies highlight the list of exciting changes in store for the 2020 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA).

The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) acknowledges the broad effect of the ongoing bushfire crisis across south east Australia.   With much of south east Australia impacted by the devastating bushfires that continue to burn, our thoughts and best wishes are with those that have been affected and the many volunteer firefighters, emergency services and community groups that continue to work tirelessly to protect the communities.   On behalf of our members, staff, exhibitors and clients, we are pledging an initial donation $50,000 to support the bushfire relief. These funds will be directed to supporting the communities during the relief and recovery process.

Further to the Victorian Government funding announcement in July 2019, The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) is pleased confirm that the masterplan for Melbourne Showgrounds will commence early in the 2020.

Applications are now open for places on the five-strong Australian team that will compete at the European Young Breeders School in Battice, Belgium, in September 2020 with young dairy men and women representing all breeds encouraged to apply.