The Royal Show

Entries are officially open for the 𝟰𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗞𝗭𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪! 🗓️ 30-31 May 2026 📍 Royal Agricultural Society at Tweedie Hall Read more at royalshow.co.za/news/kzn-youth… #kznyouthshow #RoyalAgriculturalSociety #youthinagriculture #TweedieHall

📢 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦! 🏆 This year’s 175th anniversary Royal Agricultural Show (29 May–3 June 2026) will see a return of the prestigious Royal Fat Stock Show and Royal Carcass Competition, in the brand-new beautiful surroundings of our new home, Tweedie Hall.

⛳️ RAS SUPPORTING BUSINESS The Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) team swapped plows, poles, pesticides and pens for putters at the Xtec Pietermaritzburg & Midlands Chamber of Business Golf Day 2025, held on Friday, 29 August, at the Victoria Country Club in Pietermaritzburg. Teeing off in style were Wayne Muller (RAS General Manager), Clint Hall (TWK Agri), Colin Outram (Drakensberg Gate And Fence), and Kemsley Wood (Agvise Plant Nutrition). The “Sheep Section” stewards-turned-caddies kept the team on course, while RAS staffers Nadine Mapstone Diaz, Janice Will, and Miranda Gates cheered from the fairways. It was a day for teamwork, camaraderie, and growing connections, showing that farming and business can be a hole-in-one combo. #RoyalAgriculturalSociety #RAS @PMBMidChamber @TWK_Agri #supportingbusiness #teamwork

In the September issue of Stockfarm Magazine, Angus Williamson, Chairperson of the Royal Agricultural Society's Livestock Committee, discusses how a paradigm shift to focusing on vertical expansion can maximise the full potential of a farm. Read more at agriorbit.com/sustainable-fa… #RoyalAgriculturalSociety #RAS #RoyalShow #livestock #farming @Stockfarmmag

On 24 June 2025 the National RPO will be hosting a collaborative livestock theft awareness workshop at the Vryheid sale yards in KwaZulu-Natal. See below for more information. @landbou @africanfarming_

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥 The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Muller as the new General Manager, effective July 2025. Wayne brings a wealth of expertise and leadership in agricultural event management, ensuring the continued success of the society’s functions, shows, and exhibitions. To read more, please see our full press release at royalshow.co.za/news/new-ras-g… #RoyalAgriculturalSociety #RoyalAgriculturalShow #RoyalShow #newappointment @landbou @WitnessKZN @Stockfarmmag @FarmersWeeklySA @Kwanalu1 @Redmeatproducer

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! Whether you are a loyal Royal Agricultural Show supporter or have never been associated with us, we would really like to hear what you have to say — about the Royal, about shows in general, and about what you need from us as breeders. You can find the questionnaire for our Stud Sheep Survey at royalshow.co.za/survey175 Tell us your needs, share your ideas, and help us steer the Royal towards a future that works for you! #RoyalAgriculturalSociety #RoyalAgriculturalShow #TheGreatRoyalSurvey #175anniversary #milestone #HaveYourSay #dormer #dorper #iledefrance #suffolk #hampshiredown #southafricansheep #studsheep

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗬 As we are finalising our move and reshaping our future show, there will be no Royal Agricultural Show in 2025. Instead, the Royal Agricultural Society is gearing up to celebrate a landmark 175th anniversary in 2026—a milestone rooted in 175 years of showcasing KwaZulu-Natal’s agricultural heart. As we approach this historic moment, we’re hitting the road with The Great Royal Survey, a chance to reflect and reimagine the journey ahead with everyone who’s travelled this path with us. Whether you’ve travelled with us before, or never have, we’d like to hear from you. Tell us your needs, share your ideas, and help us steer the Royal towards a future that works for you. Phase 1 of our survey is directed at stud cattle, sheep and goat breeders, commercial cattle and sheep breeders, and commercial exhibitors. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀: royalshow.co.za/survey175 #RoyalAgriculturalSociety #RoyalAgriculturalShow #TheGreatRoyalSurvey #175anniversary #175years #milestone #kznagriculture #HaveYourSay

VACANCY: GENERAL MANAGER - ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The Royal Agricultural Society is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead our team and drive our mission and purpose forward. Interested candidates with the required skills, experience and qualifications are invited to apply. The deadline for applications is 30 April, 2025. The full advertisement may be downloaded at royalshow.co.za/news/vacancy-g… #RoyalAgriculturalSociety #RAS #vacancy #GeneralManager

ExpoZebu 2025: Southern African cattle producers invited to leading livestock exhibition 📖 Read here: shorturl.at/uK5Z7 #africanfarming africanfarming.com

KwaZulu-Natal educational institutions took the top two awards at the South African Fatstock Judging Association’s (SAFJA) gala awards held on Friday evening, at Platrand Lodge near Ladysmith. royalshow.co.za/news/kzn-agric… #RoyalAgriculturalSociety #RAS #SAFJA #OwenSitholeCollegeofAgriculture #OSCA #WestonAgriculturalCollege #Weston

Lloyd Phillips provides an update on KZN's FMD outbreak, in which he aims for clarity amid the current confusion. @PhillipsLM #FMD #footandmouthdisease #KZN

At SAFJA’s gala awards held on Friday evening, the RAS was delighted to receive the SAFJA award for First Reserve Lamb Show for 2024. royalshow.co.za/news/progress-…

As the festive season approaches, there may be a looming challenge on the horizon: potential increases in poultry prices. This was according to the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of Southern Africa. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

The latest weekly pork prices are released by the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) based on data from the Red Meat Abattoir Association (RMAA). Please note that these are averaged abattoir purchase prices & do not reflect retail prices. #pork #southafricanpork

The latest weekly lamb prices are calculated by Absa and released by RPO. (Please note that these are the averaged abattoir purchase prices per category, and do not reflect retail prices.) #lamb #southafricanlamb #redmeat #redmeatproducers

The latest weekly beef prices are calculated by Absa and released by RPO. (Please note that these are the averaged abattoir purchase prices per category, and do not reflect retail prices.) #beef #SouthAfricanBeef #redmeat #redmeatproducers