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SCHEDULE
COMPETITION
DISTRICT
EXHIBITS
23 March - 3 April 2018
Sydney Showground
Sydney Olympic Park
www.rasnsw.com.au
Welcome from the President Agricultural competitions are at the heart of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) charter – to encourage and reward excellence, and support a viable and prosperous future for our agricultural communities. And while our Sydney Royal Competitions are focussed on striving to promote the best this country has to offer they also enhance education, offering a respected forum where knowledge can be passed on so the next generation can learn to keep up traditions or build on them for the future. Involvement in our Sydney Royal Competitions provides a platform for benchmarking and equips winners with a distinguishing asset. There is pride the whole state can revel in when the best of the best compete in the city, and personal satisfaction to be gained as well. Winning a prestigious Sydney Royal award not only is a reward for hard work and dedication, it can also bring numerous commercial benefits, enabling our rural communities to remain strong and vibrant. The integrity of our Sydney Royal Competitions rests in the hands of accomplished, impartial and independent judges. Their professionalism energy and high ethical standards never fail to impress me. It would be remiss of me not to thank them and extend thanks also to our Stewards, our generous Competition partners, our Committees and supporters. I look forward to seeing the range of high quality entries in this year’s Show and witnessing many exhibitors and producers take a home a coveted Sydney Royal award – a mark that represents excellence and can open doors to numerous commercial opportunities. Whether your entry is an award recipient or not, I hope that you and all exhibitors benefit positively from the Sydney Royal experience. Robert Ryan OAM President, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
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INDEX TO SCHEDULE
Page
Number
SECTION 1 DAIRY PRODUCE 10
SECTION 2 FOODS 10
SECTION 3 WINES 11
SECTION 4 PRESERVED FRUITS, JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVED
VEGETABLES, PICKLES AND SAUCES 11
SECTION 5 FRESH FRUIT AND NUTS 11
SECTION 6 VEGETABLES AND GINGER 12
SECTION 7 CUCURBITS 14
SECTION 8 GRAIN 14
SECTION 9 STOCK FODDERS 15
SECTION 10 COMMERCIAL FIBRES AND TROPICAL PRODUCTS 16
SECTION 11 PASTURE GRASSES, LEGUMES AND OTHER HERBAGE SPECIES CURED,
NATURAL AND INTRODUCED, TEMPERATE OR SUB-TROPICAL 17
SECTION 12 WOOL 17
SECTION 13 EFFECTIVE DISPLAY AND GENERAL PRESENTATION 18
COMPETING DISTRICTS 20
COMPETING DISTRICTS MAP 21
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO SYDNEY SHOWGROUND 5
CONFIRMATION & ACCEPTANCE 5
DISCLAIMER 5
DISTRICT EXHIBITS SPECIAL AWARDS 19
JUDGING TIMETABLE 4
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2
PRIZES AND TROPHIES 5
PROTESTS 8
SCHOOLS DISTRICT EXHIBIT DISPLAY COMPETITION 22
SPECIAL DISTRICT EXHIBIT REGULATIONS 5
WHEAT, MAIZE, BARLEY, OATS, SORGHUM, PULSE AND OIL SEED COMPETITIONS 19
WOOL COMPETITION 19
WORKPLACE SURVEILLANCE ACT 5
This version issued 21 December 20174 DISTRICT EXHIBITS
JUDGING TIMETABLE
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Date Time Place Section no. Exhibits (subsection)
Chief Steward - Mr Gary Johnston
Friday 16 March 9.00am Dome -Near Western (9) Baled Hay
Dome Sheaves of Hay, Chaff, Misc. Fodders Cured
9.30am Dome (11) Grasses
10.30am Dome (8) Oil Seed Crops: Collection and Oil Seed Grower information
11.00am Dome (11) Legumes and other Herbage plants
(10) Sugar Cane
2.00pm Sanders Room All Grain Growers information delivered to Sanders Room
Olive Oil, Olives and Olive Products and Wine delivered to
Sanders Room with Grower information
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Chief Steward - Mr Greg Andrews
Saturday 17 March 10.00am (2) Olive Oil, Olives and Olive Products Level 1 Foyer
(3) Wines
10.00am Dome (9) Weighing of Stock Fodder, Pumpkins, Grammas, Pie Melons
2.00pm Dome (9) Stock Fodder, Pumpkins, Grammas, Pie Melons
Dome Viewing Platform (6) Ginger
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Chief Steward - Mr Greg Andrews
Sunday 18 March 8.00am Mezzanine (12) Fleece Weighing
9.00am Mezzanine (12) Wool Judging
9.30am (10) Commercial Fibres (Mohair, Alpaca)
11.00am (10) Commercial Fibres (Cotton)
2.00pm Dome (5) Nuts
2.00pm Sanders Room All Cheese and Honey Producers/Growers information
delivered to Sanders Room
4.00pm Dome (9) Green Maize and Forage Sorghum
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Chief Steward - Mr Geoffrey Mason
Monday 19 March 7.30am Dome (8) Grain Collection, Wheat, Oats, Barley and Triticale
9.00am Dome -Near Central (8) Grain Judging: (including Maize, Rice, Millet, Sorghum)
(2) Honey and Beeswax (to be on tables by 9.00am for Officials
to verify Exhibits)
10.30am Dome (8) Oil Seed Crops
(7) Cucurbits (excluding Rockmelons and Watermelons)
2.00pm Dome (5) Peaches, Plums, Nectarines
(8) Pulse Crops
2.30pm Dome (6) Potatoes and Onions
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Chief Steward - Mr Hunter White
Tuesday 20 March 9.00am Dome -Near Central (2) Hams and Bacon
9.30am Dome (4) Preserved Fruit
(4) Preserved Vegetables
(4) Pickles and Sauces
(4) Jams and Jellies
(4) Dried Fruits
(5) Apples
(9) Stock Roots
10.30am Dome (2) Eggs
2.00pm Dome (5) Bananas and Pineapples
(6) Mushrooms
(5) Grapes
(5) Pears and Citrus Fruits
Viewing Platform (1) Cheese
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Chief Steward - Mr Geoff Bell
Wednesday 21 March 10.30am Dome (7) Root Vegetables
Dome (6) Rockmelons, Watermelons, Peas and Beans
Dome (5) Misc. Fruits including - Berries
Dome (6) Tomatoes, Brassicas (cruciferae), Salads, Misc. Vegetables and
Herbs
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Thursday 22 March NON JUDGING DAY
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Chief Steward - Mr Hunter White
Friday 23 March 8.00am Dome (13) Effective Display and General Presentation
An announcement will be made to Courts when judging is completed in each Section.DISTRICT EXHIBITS 5
2018 DISTRICT EXHIBIT COMPETITION
CONFIRMATION AND ACCEPTANCE WORKPLACE SURVEILLANCE ACT
District Courts Confirmation and Acceptance of Participation Forms RAS operates surveillance cameras from Sydney Showground
must be received by the Coordinator by Monday 27 November Security and these are located in and around facilities requiring
2017. security monitoring for the safety or security of individuals or
Coordinator of District Exhibits property. RAS also has access to Sydney Olympic Park security
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW cameras. Please note that security camera monitoring is continuous
Locked Bag 4317, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127. and ongoing. RAS strictly complies with the Workplace Surveillance
Telephone (02) 9704 1367 Act 2005.
Visit www.rasnsw.com.au/districtexhibits for a copy of this
Schedule. SPECIAL DISTRICT EXHIBIT REGULATIONS
The RAS’s General Regulations apply to all Sections of the Show.
PRIZES AND GST These Special District Exhibit Regulations apply to this Section only.
Unless expressly stated in the General Regulations, if there is any
The Australian Taxation Office has deemed that GST is payable on inconsistency between the General Regulations and these Special
prizes if an Exhibitor is registered for GST and enters an Exhibit as District Exhibit Regulations, the Special District Exhibit Regulations
part of a business enterprise. prevail. Copies of all Regulations are available from the
The information an Exhibitor provides on the Application for Entry Administration office at the Showground. General Regulations are
determines whether GST is applicable. also available at: www.rasnsw.com.au.
Any prize stated in this Schedule does not include GST.
GST will not apply: PRIZES AND TROPHIES
if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as a hobby or private 1. Prize money will be provided by the RAS in accordance with the
recreational pursuit; or number of districts competing on the following basis:
if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business enterprise,
1 District $1200
the Exhibitor has an ABN, but the Exhibitor is NOT
REGISTERED for GST. 2 Districts $1400
if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business enterprise 3 Districts $1600
the Exhibitor is not entitled to an ABN as the business or 4 Districts $1800
enterprise is not operating in Australia. 5 Districts $2000
GST will apply: Such prize money will be divided in proportion to the points
if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business enterprise, gained by each district.
the Exhibitor has an ABN, and the Exhibitor is REGISTERED
for GST. 2. Any collection securing less than 70% of the net maximum
Where GST applies, the RAS will pay the prize money quoted in number of points will not be entitled to an Award.
this Schedule plus 10% GST. The RAS will issue a recipient created
3. Perpetual Trophies remain the property of the Royal Agricultural
tax invoice.
Society of NSW. Ownership of the Trophy does not pass to the
WARNING: The Exhibitor must complete the Exhibitor’s
winning Exhibitor. A medallion will be presented to the annual
Declaration on the Application for Entry. Failure to do so will result
in the RAS deducting 49% of the successful Exhibitor's prize money winner whose name will be engraved on the Trophy.
as Pay As You Go Tax (PAYG). The RAS recommends that the 4. Special Prize (S004)
Exhibitor seeks professional advice before completing the Exhibitor
Declaration. The District Exhibits Perpetual Shield, will be awarded to the
winner of the Competition each year.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY The District Exhibits Perpetual Shield is the longest standing
Exhibitors are bound by the following: perpetual trophy held by the RAS of NSW. It has been awarded
every year since 1911.
Conditions of Entry to Sydney Showground.
RAS General Regulations. Previous Winners:
Special District Exhibit Regulations. 2013 - Central
2014 - Northern
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO SYDNEY SHOWGROUND 2015 - Northern
2016 - Northern
All persons entering Sydney Showground are subject to the
Conditions of Entry to Sydney Showground located at 2017 - South East Queensland
www.rasnsw.com.au 5. Special Prize (S006)
The Woolworths Supermarkets Perpetual Trophy, donated
DISCLAIMER
by Woolworths, will be awarded to the District securing the
The information contained in this publication is gathered for the highest number of points for display.
purpose of providing information to our Exhibitors and Show
patrons. The information is a compilation of information provided by Previous Winners:
third parties and the RAS does not warrant its accuracy and advises 2013 - Northern
that any such information may be subject to change or amendment 2014 - Northern
occurring at any time and thereby making the information incorrect. 2015 - Central
Subject to the RAS’s legal obligations and responsibilities. If you 2016 - South East Queensland
require confirmation of any information please telephone the RAS 2017 - Central
coordinator responsible for the particular information or the RAS
switchboard on (02) 9704 1111.
SHOW DATES FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS:
2018 – 23 March to 3 April
2019 – 12 April to 23 April
2020 – 3 April to 14 April
2021 – 26 March to 6 April
2022 – 8 April to 19 April6 DISTRICT EXHIBITS
6. Special Prize (S007) 11. Special Prize (S014)
The Gordon Maitland Perpetual Trophy, donated by Major The Arthur and Miriam Dreves Memorial Perpetual Trophy,
General G L Maitland, will be awarded to the winner of the donated by Western NSW District Exhibit Inc, for the District
Sydney Markets People’s Choice Award, being the District gaining the highest total aggregate score, after eliminations, for
voted best by the public. Preserved Fruit and Vegetables, Jams and Conserves, Jellies
General Maitland was the Royal Agricultural Society Director and Marmalades, Pickles, Chutney and Sauces.
from 1983-1989. This trophy was donated in 1990. Previous Winners:
Previous Winners: 2013 - Western
2013 - Northern 2014 - Central
2014 - Northern 2015 - Western
2015 - South East Queensland 2016 - Southern
2016 - Northern 2017 - Central
2017 - Central 12. Special Prize (S015)
7. Special Prize (S008) The Ron Noakes Memorial Perpetual Trophy, donated by
The Colin Smith Memorial Perpetual Trophy, donated by the Western NSW District Exhibit Inc, for the District gaining the
late C C Sanders, presented by the Sanders Family, for the highest total aggregate score, after eliminations, in the Wine
Champion Maize Grain Exhibit. Section.
This trophy was originally won in 1929 by Mr Colin Smith and Previous Winners:
was awarded for the Champion Maize of the Show within the 2013 - Southern
District Exhibits Competition. Mr Colin Smith was the 2014 - Central
grandfather of former CEO Mr Colin Sanders. Colin Sanders re- 2015 - Central
presented the trophy for competition in 1991. 2016 - Central
2017 - Western
Previous Winners:
2013 - G & J Feuerherdt (Northern) 13. Special Prizes
2014 - W Petty (Northern) The RAS of NSW Award of Excellence Medallions for:
2015 - L Dabelstein (South East Queensland) Champion Merino Fleece - District Exhibits (S016)
2016 - Wickham Farms (South East Queensland) Champion Non-Merino Fleece - District Exhibits (S017)
2017 - V Bellato (Southern) Awarded to the Producer of the Champion Merino Fleece and
8. Special Prize (S009) Champion Non-Merino Fleece.
Merino Section - District Exhibits (S018)
The T and D Scott Memorial Perpetual Trophy, donated by Awarded to the District gaining the highest total aggregate
the Scott Family, for the Champion Hard Wheat. score, after eliminations, in the Merino Section.
Previous Winners:
2013 - D Ferguson (Western) CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
2014 - G Dunlop (Northern) 14. On the recommendation of an Organiser of a District
2015 - Morella Partnership (South East Queensland) Committee, the RAS may award a Certificate of Merit to a
2016 - J Lithgow (Western) Person who has contributed material of special merit for
2017 - P & M Jackson (South East Queensland) exhibition in the District Court. The number of such certificates
9. Special Prize (S010) shall be limited to 50 to any court.
The Hugh Ross Memorial Perpetual Trophy, donated by the GENERAL
Family and Friends of the late Hugh Ross, for the Champion
Wheat of Show. 15. The Pavilion shall be open to the Public on completion of
judging and thereafter daily from 9.30am to 8.30pm.
Hugh Ross was a Councillor of the RAS and past Chairman of
the Agriculture Section Committee. This trophy was donated in 16. The Sale of Exhibits shall commence at 3.30pm on 2 April 2018
1998. and cease not before 5.30pm when dismantling of the Displays
Previous Winners: can commence.
2013 - Morella Partnership (South East Queensland) 17. (a) Produce from a display that perishes during the Show
2014 - Morella Partnership (South East Queensland) must be replaced with the same or similar produce (where
2015 - Morella Partnership (South East Queensland) possible) to ensure that the visual appeal of the display
2016 - Lyal Farming (South East Queensland) remains the same as when it was judged.
2017 - Lyall Farming (South East Queensland)
(b) No produce that forms part of the display is to be sold
10. Special Prize (S011) throughout the Show, other than on the last day of the
The Josie Rheinberger Perpetual Trophy, donated by Ron Show, within the specified time, as determined in Special
and Iris Rheinberger of the Southern District Exhibit for the Regulation 17.
Heaviest Melon. First awarded in 1988. (c) Courts are permitted to sell fresh fruit and vegetable
2017 Winner: Mr Kyron Sturgess (South East Queensland) produce from in front of their display only, for the duration
55.5kg of the Show. Any other products that the Courts wish to
Record Winner: 2013 South East Queensland District 73kg sell must be requested in writing and have prior approval
Special Prize (S012) from the Agriculture Committee.
The Iris Rheinberger Perpetual Trophy, donated by Ron and (d) Court Representatives must ensure that the produce is fit
Iris Rheinberger of the Southern District Exhibit for the Heaviest for the purpose of consuming at time of sale. Should the
Pumpkin. First awarded in 1989. produce be deemed unfit for consumption, the Court will
2017 Winner: Mr Noel Watson (Southern) 191kg not be permitted to sell that item.
Record Winner: 2015 Northern District 728kg
Special Prize (S013)
The Ron Rheinberger Perpetual Trophy, donated by Ron and
Iris Rheinberger of the Southern District Exhibit for the Heaviest
Gramma. First awarded in 1989.
2017 Winner: Brodie Johns (Northern) 38kg
Record Winner: 1998 Western District 91.5kgDISTRICT EXHIBITS 7
DISTRICT COURTS DISPLAY CONSTRUCTION
18. The District Exhibit Competition made its first appearance as a 27. General display must be based on the use of produce of an
formal competition recorded in the catalogue, in 1900. It was agricultural or pastoral nature produced in the area. The area of
then called the District Societies competition. The idea any landscape type of painting or paintings depicting rural
originated, however, in 1876 when the RAS Council resolved to scenes and/or other decorative features or non-agricultural or
set apart three Courts in the Exhibition at Prince Alfred Park for non-pastoral produce totals, in the opinion of the Judge, not
the joint exhibits from country societies in the principal divisions more than 5 square metres. Points will be deducted for the use
of the colony. of artificial decorative material in excess of the foregoing limit.
This does not include sides of stand. Any produce displayed on
The number of participating Courts and the points total they vie
the front of the stand must not protrude more than 300mm from
for may have varied over the years but the effort which
the basic front. Any produce displayed on the stand MUST
successive generations must put into the displays has not.
be Australian grown and produced.
For the purpose of this Competition the State of New South
Wales is nominally divided into four districts. See map showing 28. An identifiable amount of all Exhibits submitted for judging on
District Boundaries on page 21 of this Schedule. Exhibits from the floor must be staged unless otherwise provided under the
districts in other States are eligible to compete, such districts to scale of judging points.
be those recognised by the leading RAS of the State 29. (a) No District Exhibit shall incorporate designs attached to
represented. the vertical face of the pelmet area above the display
Each Exhibit of produce and display is presented by a District deck.
Exhibit Organising Committee also known as a District Court. (b) The maximum height for any structure on the display deck
The District Courts determine which produce from their region must not exceed 3m from any point on the deck.
comes forward for judging in the District Exhibits Competition.
(c) Any structure on the display deck must not significantly
19. Each District Court must be in charge of a responsible member block vision of signage on the pelmet above the display
or nominee of the organisations exhibiting same, to be called deck.
the Organiser or Manager, who will have to arrange and display
(d) Display construction to cease at 11pm the night prior to
the Exhibit to the best advantage. display judging.
20. The Organisers must send plans to the Coordinator of (e) Front wall will be judged.
Agriculture, of the RAS for approval or otherwise, for the
purpose of any alterations or rearrangements to the existing TIME OF JUDGING
Courts by 30. The time and place of judging (and sampling in the case of
15 December 2017, otherwise the Organisers must use the Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, Durum Wheat, Triticale and Oil Seed
stands in their Courts as used by them for the last Show. The Crops) will be as set out herein Refer to the General
approved alterations or rearrangements are to be carried out by Regulations.
the RAS.
CONDITIONS OF JUDGING
Note: District Exhibit Organising Committees are advised that in
addition to the provision of Special Regulation 21, should there 31. The Competition will be decided on the total points gained by
be any other expense associated with construction or display the Exhibits submitted for judging out of the net total of 10385.
work which may be borne by the RAS, such must be first
approved in writing by the RAS before the work is executed and 32. The number of Exhibits of each of the commodities to be
expenditure is incurred. submitted for judging in each section (numbered 1-12 and/or
subsection) is listed in the Schedule.
ORGANISING EXPENSES
33. Nil points will be awarded in the case of each and every Exhibit
21. Organising expenses (in addition to Prize Money) will be paid to not submitted for judging as required, unless eliminated.
each competing District.
34. All agricultural products must be identified for judging but no
FINANCIAL STATEMENT, STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND Award points will apply.
EXPENDITURE
35. In order to ensure a balance between districts because of
22. The RAS must be supplied with a financial statement in a form varying climatic conditions, each district shall eliminate from the
prescribed by the RAS and a statement of receipts and Schedule of Exhibits set down in Sections 1-12, sections, sub-
expenditure from each District Exhibit Organising Committee sections, commodities or Exhibits aggregating a total value of
not later than 31 October each year. 1270 points, all such eliminations being subject to the approval
of the RAS' Agriculture Section Committee.
FREIGHT CONDITIONS
36. Lists of the Exhibits selected for elimination are to be ready for
23. Each District shall be responsible for payment of freight on collection 45 minutes before the start of judging each day.
Exhibits notwithstanding the manner in which such Exhibits are
forwarded. 37. (a) Where due to action of any public authority or transport
failure, a District Court is unable to show an Exhibit after
BONA FIDE eliminations have been accepted, then the RAS may
24. All Exhibits must be the bona fide production of the District award to that Court points for such Exhibit which will be
exhibiting same. Must be capable of being grown in the area, the average of the points (excluding elimination points)
be generally available but not necessarily commercial. Any awarded for the same Exhibit as submitted for judging by
District committing a breach of this Regulation will be liable to the remaining Courts in that year of judging.
disqualification. (b) Exhibits not submitted for judging (including eliminations
and non-entries) will be excluded from the average
25. All Exhibits, excluding Wine, must have been produced
calculation of points referred to in paragraph (a).
between 1 January 2017 and 1 March 2018. Wine and Olive Oil
bottled and available for commercial sale between 1 January (c) Written proof of the action or transport failure, referred to in
2017 and 1 March 2018. paragraph (a), must be submitted to the RAS immediately
following the Court’s knowledge of such occurrence.
26. No produce of any Government Institution may be included in
any Exhibit except in the case of Cheese produced at a
registered Dairy Produce Factory in any Government Institution.8 DISTRICT EXHIBITS
WINE AND OLIVE OIL SECTION aggregate points so allocated to be converted pro-rata to the
appropriate points to two decimal places in relation to the
38. To be shown in labels provided by the RAS for judging. Judged maximum set down for the commodity in the Schedule.
produce may be displayed in the design with commercial labels
for display purposes only. 51. For the purpose of the District Exhibit Competition the decision
Random catalogue numbers will be provided by the RAS. All of the Judges will be deemed to have been made when the final
Wine, Olive Oil, Olives and Olive Products must have been points become available from the Agriculture Committee.
bottled for marketing in accordance with Special Regulation 25. 52. The District Exhibits Competition Awards will be declared after the
Wine judging will be conducted in accordance with ASVO time for lodging of the protests has expired.
(Australian Society of Viticulture & Oenology) Wine Show best
PROTESTS
practice recommendations.
Exhibits must be delivered to the Sanders room no later than 53. The RAS empowers the Agriculture Section Committee to
2pm Friday 16 March 2018. adjudicate on any matter not otherwise specifically provided for
in the Regulations.
CHEESE
54. Any protest must be raised within 24 hours of those results
39. To be shown in labels provided by the RAS for judging. Judged being issued to the Courts for each day of judging, except the
produce may be displayed in the design with commercial labels final day when a 4 hour period is to apply to those results.
for display purposes only.
Any matter that requires further investigation other than a
HONEY general discussion will be required to comply with the RAS
terms of protest which are:
40. To be shown in labels provided by the RAS for judging. Judged
produce may be displayed in the design with commercial labels A protest must:-
for display purposes only. (a) be in writing on the required RAS form (copies are kept
with the Coordinator of Agriculture);
JUDGES
(b) set out the circumstances relied upon;
41. Except where otherwise provided the Judge of a commodity (c) be accompanied by a $100.00 fee;
shall award points for each Exhibit based on a maximum of 100
points for each Exhibit. In the case of Exhibits of a perishable (d) be lodged with the Coordinator of Agriculture with in the
nature, the Judge shall make allowance for distance of travel time frame specified above.
when allocating points. Any matter not raised within the specified time period above will
be deemed that results be accepted and official results will be
42. A Judge in any section may withhold his Award until such time declared, In the case of protest, upon resolution of the protest,
as he is satisfied that the Exhibit is in accordance with the official results will be declared.
conditions.
SPECIAL DISPLAYS AND/OR COMPETITIONS
43. No Exhibitor or Person representing a District shall address any
Judge while the latter is judging. All explanations must be 55. In order to provide an independent educational display of
supplied to the Stewards in every case. No Steward shall Exhibits from the District Exhibit Competition the RAS shall
consult with the Judge or offer any advice or suggestion in have the right to retain for the duration of the Show such
respect to the number of points to be allotted in any case. Exhibits as may have been selected by the Judges for the
purpose and also to conduct a further Competition as may be
During judging no Person shall be admitted to the Courts except
the Judges and Stewards. A Delegate or Delegates appointed decided by the RAS in such display.
by the District may be called on to explain any details which 56. Exhibitors are required to supply judged Exhibits for display in
may be considered necessary by the Stewards. the RAS Centre for Agricultural Excellence.
44. Any Exhibit which does not conform to required specifications DEFINITIONS
or size or does not conform with the Definitions in the Schedule
of Prizes shall be brought to the attention of the Court Manager 57. The following definitions apply in the conditions set out in the
and the Steward-in-Chief. scale of judging points:
45. A Judge may seek from the Steward-in-Chief any ruling or STOCK FODDERS AND PASTURE GRASSES
interpretation of the conditions required. Sheaf or bundle - A sheaf or bundle will comprise only the
commodity to be judged, firmly tied, and will be not less than
46. In respect of any appeal or protest the matter shall be dealt with 250mm and not more than 375mm in circumference at a tie
in accordance with the provisions set down in Special
situated approximately 100mm from the base. In the case of
Regulation 54 & 55 of this Schedule. Rice, sheaves will be 150mm in diameter.
47. A District Court Organiser (Representative) may seek a ruling or Cured – Must be able to be stored for at least twelve months.
interpretation of the conditions through the Steward from the
Steward-in-Chief and shall have the right to appeal thereon to JAMS
the RAS' Agriculture Section Committee. Colour - Good colour, authentic, resembling fruit used. Dark
colouring may be the result of caramelisation.
48. The Judge shall be requested to return to the Courts for the
Aroma - Should resemble the natural fruit with a slight sweetness,
purpose of discussing with the District Court Officials the merits
overly sweet bouquet indicates the use of too much sugar. Metallic
and/or demerits of the Court. In this connection suitable and
aroma may indicate reaction to cooking in an aluminium pan.
definite appointments shall be made by the Steward-in-Chief
and such times entered in an appointment book on the day of Consistency - Good set, syrup should bind the fruit pieces. Light
judging. set or runny consistency indicates a lack of naturally occurring
pectin in fruit used, e.g. berries, melons etc. May also indicate a
SCALING OF POINTS lack of sugar or acid. Stiff consistency may be the result of
overcooking.
49. The Steward-in-Chief reserves the right to scale the judging
points when applicable to bring them in line with the District Appearance - Small, even pieces of fruit evenly distributed
Exhibits standard. throughout the syrup. Fruit should not rise to the top. Clear syrup,
not cloudy.
DECLARATION OF RESULTS
Also, the surface of jam should be free of froth or bubbles. No
50. The Awards so made shall be handed by the respective evidence of moulds or fermentation, indicating lack of sterilization,
Stewards to the Steward-in-Chief who will arrange for theDISTRICT EXHIBITS 9
inadequate sealing, covering when warm or insufficient cooking.
No evidence of crystallisation.
CONSERVES
By definition, large or whole pieces of fruit evenly suspended in a
syrup. The fruit should retain its shape, and not cooked to a pulp
as for jams. The syrup should lightly bind the fruit and the ratio of
fruit should be greater than the syrup. Conserves are generally
sweeter than jams because of a higher ratio of sugar.
Other quality points for Jams apply to Conserves.
MARMALADES
Appearance - Thin slices of fruit, shreds or julienne of citrus rind
evenly suspended throughout the syrup. Fruit and rind should be
consistent in size and shape, whether thin slices or chunky cut.
The syrup or gel should be clear and not cloudy.
Colour - Type of marmalade varies. Colour ranges from light to
dark depending on the type and mix of citrus fruits, length of
cooking and amount of sugar used.
Consistency - Syrup or Jelly should be a firm set, but neither tough
nor runny. Sometimes marmalades with julienne citrus rind have a
soft gel which is often due to the lack of pectin (present in the rind
and pith). Granular texture may indicate a lack of pectin or ripe
fruits.
Other quality points for Jams apply to Marmalades.
JELLIES
Colour - Should be a rich and well developed but not darkened as
this indicates overcooking. Jelly should be transparent and clear,
and not cloudy, when held to the light. Good visibility even with
darker fruit, e.g. grape or plum.
Consistency - Should be firm. The edges of the jelly should retain
their shape when cut with a spoon, holding for several minutes. No
evidence of ‘weeping’. Rubbery texture indicates inadequate
sugar.
Failure to set indicates imbalance of pectin, acid and sugar. If
syrupy, a result of not cooking long enough after sugar is added.
Other quality points for Jams apply to Jellies.
EXTRACTED HONEY (LIQUID) AND HONEY (CREAMED)
Standard round clear glass honey jar. Volume 375ml with 63mm
lid.
INDEMNITY
58. This Special Regulation replaces General Regulation 173 and
174(a). The District Court’s indemnity contained in General
Regulation 174(b) shall be reduced proportionately to the extent
that any negligent act or omission of RAS may have contributed to
the loss, damage, death or injury; the District Courts agree to have
public and products liability insurance to cover the actions and
omission of their workers and volunteers. To cover personal
injuries of volunteers, District Courts agree to have Voluntary
Workers Personal Accident insurance. In addition, the RAS
extends its Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance to
cover District Court Volunteers whilst on Sydney Showground
during the Easter Show Period of 38 days (being 18 days for
bump-in, 12 days of the Event and 8 days for bump-out).
MEDIA COVERAGE
59. The aim of the RAS and within the RAS Media Centre is to
maximize positive coverage of the Exhibits and the hard work of
the people behind them.
Exhibitors are required to forward any requests by media directly
to the RAS Media Centre or to the Coordinator of Agriculture.10 DISTRICT EXHIBITS
DISTRICT EXHIBIT DISPLAY 1 Exhibit comprising 2 standard trays, 30 eggs each tray (minimum
61g but not more than 65g in Mass).
May be oiled.
SCALE OF JUDGING POINTS Cleanliness/bloom 15
Texture of shell 15
1. DAIRY PRODUCE (390)
Uniformity of shape, size and colour 15
CHEESE: Size and type 15
Three Exhibits selected from the following: Internal quality 20
One Exhibit, matured, not less than 24 weeks old (manufactured on Yolk colour 20-100-200
or before 1 October 2017).
EXTRACTED HONEY (LIQUID)
One Exhibit, semi-matured, over 8 weeks old and not more than 16
weeks old (manufactured between 26 November 2017 and 21 Six Exhibits.
January 2018). 4 Exhibits of honey from Eucalypts of different varieties, each
One Exhibit, mild, not more than 8 weeks old (manufactured on or comprising 3 standard clear glass honey jars of not less than 500g
and 2 Exhibits of honey from Non-Eucalypts or Ground Flora of
after 21 January 2018).
different varieties, each comprising 3 standard clear glass honey jars
Two Exhibits, fancy cheese, different types e.g. mould ripened of not less than 500g. All jars of each Exhibit to be made available for
cheese, soft cheese or hard cheese. judging on the table prior to staging. Refer to Special Regulation 58
Each cheese may be of any size, of Mass 1kg min. or 500g min. for for definition of glass jar.
fancy cheese, and be legibly stamped with date of manufacture, no Flavour 25
visible commercial labelling. Density 25
Cheese may be forwarded to Showground and placed in storage 24 Colour 25
hours before it is scheduled to be judged. For staging purposes Aroma 10
dummies will be permitted but need not be displayed. Clearness 10
Flavour and aroma 50 Brightness 5-100-120
Texture 30
Condition 20-100-390 COMB HONEY (IN FRAMES OR SECTIONS)
One Exhibit.
1 Exhibit of two frames or six sections.
2. FOODS (764) Fullness 30
HAMS AND BACON Colour and cappings 30
Four Exhibits. Evenness 20
1 easy carve shoulder ham, boned out, hand on, cured and smoked, General Appearance 20-100-30
2
cooked; one full middle boned out, cured and smoked, not less than Frames must not be less than 300 cm
10 ribs; 2 sealed packs middle rashers, minimum 1kg each, rind on,
cured and smoked; 1 leg ham, cured and smoked, rind on, cooked. HONEY (CREAMED)
Each Exhibit to be cut by the Judge. Hams and Bacon need not be
One Exhibit.
displayed.
Comprising of 3 standard clear glass honey jars. All jars to be made
Flavour 30 available for judging on the table prior to staging. Refer to Special
Colour 20 Regulation 58 for definition of glass jar.
Proportion fat/lean 20 Evenness of Grain 30
Texture/firmness 10 Flavour 30
Conformation 10 Firmness 30
Finish 10-100-320 Colour 10-100-20
EGGS (HEN) BEESWAX (YELLOW OR WHITE)
Two Exhibits One Exhibit.
2 grades to consist of 2 trays each, 30 eggs each tray and show 1 Exhibit of beeswax (yellow or white) not less than 2kg to be made
distinct and different colour. Additional eggs may be used for available for judging prior to staging.
display purposes. Colour 25
A minimum of 40 eggs to be staged for display. Clearness 25
One Exhibit. Tenacity 20
General Appearance 20
1 Exhibit comprising 2 standard trays, 30 eggs each tray (minimum
55g but not more than 60g in Mass). Aroma 10-100-10
May be oiled.
OLIVE OIL
Cleanliness/bloom 15
Texture of shell 15 Four Exhibits
Uniformity of shape, size and colour 15 4 Exhibits of different varieties or types of Australian Extra Virgin
Size and type 15 Olive Oil, total volume not less than 375ml each Exhibit. May be any
Internal quality 20 varietal or blend. Maximum of 2 Exhibits may be flavour infused oil.
Oils must be identified in order as mild, medium, robust or flavour
Yolk colour 20-100 used to infuse oil.
Aroma - Intensity, complexity of
fruitiness, absence of faults 40
Palate - Balance of fruitiness, bitterness
and pungency, absence of faults,
mouth feel and taste 60-100-32DISTRICT EXHIBITS 11
OLIVES AND OLIVE PRODUCTS PRESERVED VEGETABLES
Four Exhibits Six Exhibits.
2 Exhibits of Olives, plain or brined, minimum 150ml/g each Exhibit Date preserved to be included on label.
2 Exhibits of a Specialty Olive Product (e.g. sundried, salt dried, 6 Exhibits of 4 distinct varieties of vegetables. Bottles to be used
baked, stuffed, marinated etc.) minimum 150ml/g each Exhibit. are Fowler's No. 36 (substitutes not accepted). The Judge shall not
Specialty olive products include any olives that have been prepared open any Exhibit.
or processed in some other way than the normal brining process.
Quality 30
Uniformity and size 10
Appearance (including design) 30
Quality and condition 10
Freedom from blemish, disease and pests 10 Condition 40-100-90
Taste, texture, flavour profile 70-100-32-764
JAMS AND CONSERVES
Twelve Exhibits.
3. WINES (325)
6 each of jams and conserves (may include Citrus) each of a
Each Court must submit five (5) different wines for judging. different fruit. Bottles to contain no less than 400g. The Judge shall
2 x 750ml or 3 x 375ml bottles (sweet wines only) of each wine open all Exhibits before allocating points for taste, appearance and
must be submitted. quality.
Multiple red, white or rose table wines can be entered, they must be Quality 30
each made from different varieties or varietal blends. Appearance 30
A maximum of 1 wine is allowed from each of the following Taste 40-100-120
categories:
Sparkling Wine JELLIES AND MARMALADES
Sweet White Table Wine Twelve Exhibits.
Fortified Wine 6 Exhibits of jellies with the option of having at least 2 containing
Vintage, variety or blend, and producer must be stated on the enhancements and 6 Exhibits of marmalade each of different kinds,
Exhibit details form. Wines can be from any year’s vintage; however one of which may be a vegetable marmalade. Bottles to contain no
it must be available for commercial sale in the bottle between 1 less than 400g. The Judge shall open all Exhibits before allocating
January 2017 and 1 March 2018. points for taste, appearance and quality.
All entries will be judged on Colour, Bouquet, Flavour and Quality 30
Condition 100-325 Appearance 30
Taste 40-100-96
4. PRESERVED FRUITS, JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVED
VEGETABLES, PICKLES AND SAUCES (636) PICKLES, CHUTNEYS AND SAVOURY SAUCES
Factory-made Exhibits shall not be eligible for Judging or Staging Eighteen Exhibits.
Purposes. 6 Exhibits of pickles, 6 Exhibits of chutney, 6 Exhibits of savoury
Labelling on bottles must be consistent and be no wider than a 12 sauces, each of a different kind. Bottle to contain no less than 400g.
mm wide strip (dymo or similar) placed on the upper portion of the The Judge shall open all Exhibits before allocating points for
bottle just under the rim. Details of contents and date of bottling to appearance, taste and quality.
be included on label e.g. 2/16 (month and year). If No. 19 bottles Quality 30
become unavailable they may be substituted with a similar sized Appearance 30
bottle with a screw lid (with NO distinguishing marks). All jars must
be the same. Taste 40-100-90
PRESERVED FRUITS DRIED FRUITS AND/OR DRIED VEGETABLES
Six Exhibits.
Six Exhibits.
6 Exhibits each not less than 250g of distinct varieties for Dried
Date preserved to be included on label.
Fruits and not less than 150g for Dried Vegetables.
6 Exhibits of at least 4 distinct types. The Judge will open one bottle
Quality 30
on each court before allocating points for appearance and condition
but may open another bottle with the concurrence of the Steward. Appearance 30
Apricots will be the compulsory bottle to be opened in 2018. Taste 40-100-90-636
Bottles to be used are Fowler's No. 36 (substitutes not accepted).
Unopened bottle 5. FRESH FRUIT AND NUTS (810)
Quality 30 One of each Exhibit, where appropriate, to be cut for judging.
Appearance (including design) 30
APPLES
Taste/Condition 40-100-120
Four Exhibits.
Opened bottle
Quality 30 4 Exhibits of different varieties, 30 of each, the largest size in
conformity with varietal characteristics.
Appearance (including design) 30
Quality 70
Taste 20
Uniformity of size 10
Condition 20-100-30 Freedom from imperfections
and blemishes 20-100-12012 DISTRICT EXHIBITS
PEARS (EUROPEAN) GRAPES
Two Exhibits. Four Exhibits.
2 Exhibits of different varieties, 30 of each, the largest size in 4 Exhibits of different commercial table varieties, each comprising 3
conformity with varietal characteristics. bunches.
Quality 70 Quality 70
Uniformity of size 10 Uniformity of size 10
Freedom from imperfections Freedom from imperfections
and blemishes 20-100-60 and blemishes 20-100-40
CITRUS FRUITS MISCELLANEOUS FRUITS, INCLUDING BERRIES
Four Exhibits. No account to be taken in judging of the relative commercial
4 Exhibits of different varieties, 30 of each. importance of the types submitted.
Quality 70 Ten Exhibits.
Uniformity of size 10 10 Exhibits of at least 8 kinds, each Exhibit to consist of 10 fruit or
Freedom from imperfections 500g berries. Not more than 2 varieties of any one fruit or berry. All
and blemishes 20-100-80 varieties to be fruits or berries not elsewhere specified.
Fruits or berries included must normally be eaten fresh and not
BANANAS processed/treated in some way.
Two Exhibits. Quality and condition 70
1 Exhibit (commercial variety) comprising 2 bunches. Uniformity of size 10
Quality 70 Freedom from disease and blemishes 20-100-200
Uniformity of size 10 If unsure on Exhibit eligibility please contact the Coordinator of
Freedom from imperfections Agriculture 2 days before judging.
and blemishes 20-100-60
1 Exhibit comprising 6 hands not necessarily of same variety. PEANUTS
Quality 70 Must normally be eaten fresh and not processed/treated in some
Uniformity of size 10 way.
Freedom from imperfections One Exhibit.
and blemishes 20-100-30 One variety.
1 Exhibit to consist of 1kg of nuts in shell.
PINEAPPLES
Trueness to Type, Appearance
One Exhibit. and Uniformity 35
1 Exhibit of 20 Smooth Leaf Cayenne or Hybrids. Blemish and Disease Free 30
Quality 70 Fullness and Taste 35 -100-30
Uniformity of size 10
Freedom from imperfections NUTS, EDIBLE VARIETIES (OTHER THAN PEANUTS)
and blemishes 20-100-45
Must normally be eaten fresh and not processed/treated in some
way.
PEACHES
Five Exhibits.
Two Exhibits.
Each of a different kind.
2 Exhibits of different varieties, 30 of each.
Each Exhibit to consist of 500g of nuts in shell.
Quality 70
Uniformity of size 10 Trueness to Type, Appearance
Freedom from imperfections and Uniformity 35
and blemishes 20-100-30 Blemish and Disease Free 30
Fullness and Taste 35-100-75-810
PLUMS
Two Exhibits. 6. VEGETABLES AND GINGER (765)
2 Exhibits of different varieties, 30 of each. All vegetables shall be judged on a commercial basis.
Quality 70
Uniformity of size 10 POTATOES
Freedom from imperfections Four Exhibits.
and blemishes 20-100-20
4 identified Exhibits of different commercial varieties, each
comprising 6kg washed and/or brushed.
NECTARINES
Uniformity of size 15
Two Exhibits. Trueness to type 15
2 Exhibits of different varieties, 30 of each. Quality
Quality 70 (a) Appearance, shape skin and eyes 20
Uniformity of size 10 (b) Cutting 30
Freedom from imperfections Freedom from blemishes and disease 20-100-180
and blemishes 20-100-20DISTRICT EXHIBITS 13
ONIONS SALADS
Three Exhibits. Five Exhibits.
3 Exhibits of different commercial varieties, each comprising 3kg. 5 Exhibits, comprising:
Uniformity of size 15 Lettuce - 1 Exhibit comprising 3 heads
Uniformity of shape 15 Radishes - 1 Exhibit of a commercial variety, comprising
Trueness to type 35 3 bunches - 12 to a bunch
Cutting quality 20 Eschalots (green) - 1 Exhibit comprising 2 bunches each of
Freedom from blemish, 12 bulbs
faulty skin and disease 15-100-45 Celery - 1 Exhibit of a commercial variety, comprising
3 plants
ROOT VEGETABLES Cucumbers - 1 Exhibit of a commercial variety, comprising
6 cucumbers
Nine Exhibits of commercial varieties, comprising:
Uniformity and size 30
Carrots - 2 Exhibits of different Trueness to type 30
varieties, each 4kg 10
Quality and condition 25
Parsnips - 1 Exhibit 4kg 5 Freedom from disease and blemish 15-100-50
Swedes - 1 Exhibit 4kg 5
Turnips - 1 Exhibit 4kg 5
MUSHROOMS
Sweet Potatoes - 2 Exhibits of different
Four Exhibits.
varieties, each 4kg 10
Beetroot - 2 Exhibits of 1 Exhibit of Agaricus Buttons (up to 60mm) 1kg
different varieties, 1 Exhibit of Agaricus Flats (50% gill show and greater-any size) 1kg
each 4kg 10 1 Exhibit of a different variety of mushroom (e.g. Oyster, Shitake,
Portobello, Enoki etc.) each comprising 500g
Uniformity of size and trueness to type 30 Uniformity and size 10
Quality and condition 60 Quality and condition 70
Freedom from disease and blemishes 10-100-45 Freedom from blemish, disease and pests 20-100
1 Exhibit of a collection of mushrooms, (min. 500g - max. 2kg). Any
TOMATOES size and shape of any mushroom.
Three Exhibits. Quality 30
3 Exhibits of different commercial varieties. May include 500g of Artistic Arrangement 70-100-60
one small fruited cocktail type, other varieties to be 5kg.
Uniformity of size, shape and colour 20 MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES AND HERBS
Trueness to type 20 Ten Exhibits.
Cutting quality 30
10 Exhibits, from the following:
Freedom from disease and faulty skin 30-100-45 Garlic - 1 Exhibit comprising 6 corms
Sweet Corn - (Edible on Cobs) 1 Exhibit comprising 6 cobs
PEAS (GREEN IN POD OR SNOW PEAS)
Chokoes - 1 Exhibit comprising 6 Chokoes
Two Exhibits. Peppers - 4 Exhibits, different varieties, each Exhibit
2 Exhibits of different commercial varieties, each comprising 1kg. comprising 6 specimens
Uniformity of size and trueness to type 30 Eggplant - 2 Exhibits, different varieties, each Exhibit
Culinary quality 50 comprising 6 specimens
Freedom from blemish and disease 20-100-20 Gherkins - 1 Exhibit comprising 12 specimens
Silver Beet - 2 Exhibits, different varieties, each Exhibit
BEANS (GREEN CULINARY) comprising 12 stalks
Two Exhibits. Rhubarb - 1 Exhibit comprising 12 stalks
Leeks - 1 Exhibit comprising 6 specimens
2 Exhibits of different varieties, each comprising 1kg.
Herbs - (Dried or Fresh) - 5 Exhibits, comprising 1
Uniformity of size and trueness to type 30
bunch each of a different kind. The bunch must
Culinary quality 50 be no less than 140mm in circumference where
Freedom from blemish and disease 20-100-40 the bunch is tied or minimum 400mm
circumference of the bunch at its widest point.
BRASSICAS (CRUCIFERAE) Other - 4 Exhibits of vegetables each Exhibit of 1kg or
Six Exhibits. 2 bundles not elsewhere specified
6 Exhibits, comprising any 6 of the following: Uniformity of size and trueness to type 40
Cabbages - 3 Exhibits of different commercial varieties, Freedom from blemish and disease 20
each comprising 3 heads Quality and condition 40-100-200
Cauliflowers - 1 Exhibit of a commercial variety comprising 3 If unsure of Exhibit eligibility please contact the Coordinator of
heads Agriculture 2 days before judging.
Brussel Sprouts - 1 Exhibit of 3kg
Broccoli - 1 Exhibit of 2kg GREEN GINGER
Kohl Rabi - 1 Exhibit of 3kg
One Exhibit, 3kg.
Chinese Cabbage - 1 Exhibit of two heads Suitability for processing 40
Kale - 2 Exhibits of different varieties, each comprising
Quality 30
12 stalks
Freedom from disease and blemishes 30-100-20-765
Uniformity and size 15
Trueness to type 15
Quality and condition 20
Culinary quality or cutting quality 30
Freedom from blemish, disease and pests 20-100-6014 DISTRICT EXHIBITS
7. CUCURBITS (195) WHEAT
Eighteen Exhibits, comprising: Twelve Exhibits
Table Pumpkins - 3 Exhibits of different Comprising not less than 5 different varieties and not more than
varieties each comprising 4 Exhibits of any one variety. At least 1 Exhibit may be Durum.
4 Table Pumpkins 45 The Exhibits must be contributed by not less than five growers.
Butternuts - 1 Exhibit comprising Nomination of grade of wheat into Australian Prime Hard, Australian
4 Butternuts 20 Hard, Durum or Soft must be made prior to commencement of
Table Grammas/Kent Special - judging.
2 Exhibits of different varieties Grain density (kg/hl) 30
each comprising 4 Table Protein 30
Grammas/Kent Special 40 Appearance of grain and uniformity 30
Squashes - 4 Exhibits of different Freedom from disease, pests,
varieties each comprising impurities and foreign odours 10-100-1200
4 Squashes 20 Varieties exhibited are acceptable from GTA preferred varieties
Marrow - 2 Exhibits of different list. The list for the last harvest or the crop about to be planted
varieties each comprising are acceptable. Courts are not subject to silo group restrictions.
4 Marrows 10
Zucchini - 2 Exhibits of different OATS
varieties of 1kg each 20 4 Exhibits of milling and/or foraging oats to include at least 3
One of each Exhibit may be cut for judging. varieties.
Uniformity and size 20 Nominate milling or forage on Grower information form.
Trueness to type 10 The two Exhibits of any one variety must be from different growers.
Freedom from blemish 30
Grain density (kg/hl) 40
Cutting quality 40-100-155
Protein 25
Rockmelons - 2 Exhibits of different Uniformity, trueness to type and appearance 25
Honeydew & varieties comprising 3
Freedom from disease, pests,
And other varieties Rock Melons, Honeydew
or any other varieties 20 odours and impurities 10-100-80
Watermelons - 2 Exhibits of different
BARLEY
varieties comprising 3
Water Melons 20 4 Exhibits of malting and/or feed barley, to include at least 3
varieties.
One of each Exhibit may be cut for judging.
Nominate malting or feed on Grower information form.
Uniformity and size 20
Trueness to type 10 Grain density (kg/hl) 40
Freedom from blemish 30 Protein 30
Cutting quality 40-100-40-195 Uniformity, trueness to type and appearance 15
Freedom from disease, pests,
odours and impurities 15-100-360
8. GRAIN (2670)
Government certified insecticide for use on grain may be used RYE OR TRITICALE
without penalty.
1 Exhibit
CONDITIONS Grain density (kg/hl) 25
1. Grain Exhibits must be 4kg minimum. Protein 15
2. Grain collection excluding corn and sorghum. Uniformity, trueness to type and appearance 40
2.1. Each Exhibit to be presented in a clearly marked bag with Freedom from disease, pests,
the RAS sample number, variety and District where grown. odours and impurities 20-100-30
2.2. At the time nominated in the judging timetable, the whole
4kg sample will be collected by the RAS’ Steward for OIL SEED CROPS
judging purposes. On Friday 16 March 2018, a 4kg sample of each Exhibit will be
2.3. There will be no sub-sampling of wheat samples, the collected by the RAS' Steward for oil content testing.
whole 4kg sample will remain with the Stewards until Grower information forms to be collected with grain.
completion of judging. 4 Exhibits of 3 different varieties selected from the following:
2.4. The Courts will be notified which samples will be displayed
Linseed, Canola, Soybean, Sunflower, Safflower, Linola, Mustard
in the Dome Foyer.
Oil content 50
3. Grower details of all Exhibits in Section 8.
The Organiser must provide a list of the following particulars for Size and uniformity 25
each sample exhibited: Appearance and trueness to type 15
(a) Name and address of grower Freedom from disease, pests
(b) Name of variety or release number and foreign matter 10-100-440
For further information go to the website: www.graintrade.org.auDISTRICT EXHIBITS 15
PULSE CROPS HEADS:
4 Exhibits of different varieties from the following list. 5 Exhibits comprising 3 heads. Varieties to be the same as those
Broad Leaf Lupins, Narrow Leaf Lupins, Field Peas, Chick Peas, exhibited for grain. Maximum length of stalk to be 200mm.
Lentils, Pigeon Peas, Cow Peas, Faba Beans, Soybeans (Pulse Weight of Head 40
Crop variety), Mung Beans, etc. Uniformity, trueness to type and appearance 30
Overall Appearance 25 Freedom from disease, pests,
Uniformity of Colour 15 odours and impurities 30-100-125-2670
Uniformity of Size 10
Purity (freedom from other varieties etc.) 10 9. STOCK FODDERS (1252)
Trueness to grain type/grade 10
Refer to Special Regulation 58 for definition of Sheaf or Bundle;
Freedom from disease and damage 10 Cured.
Freedom from Pests 5
Freedom from Pest damage 5 BALED HAY
Freedom from impurities and trash etc. 5 Bale - bale size minimum 600mm x 450mm x 300mm. Maximum
Freedom from foreign odours 5-100-120 points for weight will be awarded at 10kg. The Exhibit will not be
judged if less than 10kg or if minimum dimensions are not met.
MAIZE Six Exhibits.
COB: OATEN HAY:
5 Exhibits comprising of 3 different Exhibits of 3 different varieties of 1 Exhibit comprising 1 bale.
hybrid and 2 Exhibits of different varieties of open pollinated. Each Aroma 25
Exhibit to comprise 3 cobs. Varieties to be the same as those
Colour 25
exhibited for Grain.
Fineness and softness 25
Trueness to type 40
Relative feed value 25-100- 80
Uniformity and quality 35
Freedom from disease and insect damage 25-100-80 WHEATEN HAY:
1 Exhibit comprising 1 bale.
GRAIN:
Aroma 25
5 Exhibits comprising of 3 different Exhibits of 3 different varieties of
Hybrids and 2 different varieties of Open Pollinated. Varieties to be Colour 25
the same as exhibited for Cob. Fineness and softness 25
Grain density (kg/hl) 20 Relative feed value 25-100-70
Protein 10 LUCERNE HAY:
Uniformity, trueness and appearance 50 2 Exhibits, 1 each of 2 different varieties each comprising 1 bale.
Freedom from disease, pests, Aroma 25
odours and impurities 20-100-80
Leaf and colour 25
Fineness of stem and softness 25
RICE OR MILLET
Relative feed value 25-100-160
RICE:
MILLET HAY/ OR SWEET SORGHUM:
1 Exhibit of Paddy rice.
2 Exhibits, 1 each of 2 different varieties each comprising 1 bale.
Appearance and condition 50
Aroma 25
Uniformity and trueness to type 30
Colour 25
Freedom from disease, pests,
Fineness and softness 25
impurities and foreign odours 20-100-30
Relative feed value 25-100-60
MILLET:
1 Exhibit. GRASS HAYS, CLOVER HAYS, PASTURE HAYS OR MILLET
Appearance and uniformity 50 6 Exhibits of at least 4 different varieties and may include any other
Purity and trueness to type 30 variety not listed above.
Freedom from disease, pests, Aroma 30
impurities and foreign odours 20-100-30 Colour 30
Fineness and softness 40-100-180
SORGHUM (GRAIN VARIETIES)
Insecticide may be used but artificially coloured Exhibits will be SHEAVES OF CEREAL HAY
penalised. 4 Exhibits of different varieties of Cereal Hay cured suitable for
GRAIN: stock feed, 3 sheaves of each variety to be staged for judging.
5 Exhibits of at least 3 different varieties. Quality 20
Grain density (kg/hl) 20 Leafiness 20
Protein 10 Colour 20
Uniformity, trueness to type and appearance 50 Condition and freedom from
disease and insect damage 40-100-92
Freedom from disease, pests,
odours and impurities 20-100-12516 DISTRICT EXHIBITS
CHAFF STOCK ROOTS
Three Exhibits (each Exhibit to comprise of a minimum of 10kg, Six Exhibits.
displayed in a suitable container). Exhibits may be weighed. Any 6 Exhibits of the following to be shown:
OATEN CHAFF: Mangolds - 2 Exhibits; different varieties each of 6
roots
1 Exhibit.
Aroma 30 Turnips - 2 Exhibits; different varieties each of 6
roots
Colour 30
Sweet Potatoes - 2 Exhibits; different varieties each of 6
Evenness of cut, freedom from dust roots
and foreign matter 40-100-60
Stock Carrots - 1 Exhibit of 6 roots
WHEATEN CHAFF: Sugar Beet - 1 Exhibit of 6 roots
1 Exhibit. Swedes - 1 Exhibit of 6 roots
Aroma 30 Arrowroot - 1 Exhibit of 4kg
Colour 30 Artichokes - 1 Exhibit of 4kg
Evenness of cut , freedom from dust
Quality and condition 40
and foreign matter 40-100-60
Size 40
LUCERNE CHAFF: Trueness to type 20-100-60
1 Exhibit.
Aroma 30 FORAGE SORGHUMS
Colour 30 Two Exhibits.
Evenness of cut, freedom from dust Each Exhibit comprising 20 stalks of different varieties suitable for
and foreign matter 40-100-70 stock fodder or silage. (Distance of travel will be taken into
consideration by the Judge when allocating points.)
GREEN MAIZE Quality, colour, leafiness 40
Two Exhibits of 1 Open Pollinated and 1 Hybrid. Weight 30
2 Exhibits of 10 stalks of 1 named variety suitable for stock fodder Sweetness 20
or silage. (Distance of travel will be taken into consideration by the Freedom from disease 10-100-40
Judge when allocating points).
Suitability and stage of maturity 35 MISCELLANEOUS FODDERS CURED
Total plant weight 25 10 Exhibits, 2 sheaves or bundles from any of the undermentioned:
Cob % based on weight 30 Cotton Seed - 1 Exhibit of 4kg
Freedom from disease and insect damage 10-100-40
Feed Millet - 3 Exhibits of different varieties each
comprising 2 sheaves
PUMPKINS FOR STOCK FEED
Clover - 3 Exhibits of different species each
One Exhibit. comprising 2 sheaves or bundles
1 Exhibit of 6 pumpkins, which need not be named. No more than 2 A.O.V. Legumes - 3 Exhibits of different varieties each
of any 1 type, 6 different types however, will be required to be comprising of 2 sheaves or bundles
eligible for total points under diversity of type.
Lucerne - 2 Exhibits of 2 sheaves or bundles of
Largeness of size 50 different varieties
Diversity of types 40
Cow Peas - 1 Exhibit of 2 bundles
Condition and freedom from disease 10-100-120
Soybeans - 1 Exhibit of 2 bundles
GRAMMAS Velvet Beans - 1 Exhibit of 2 bundles
One Exhibit. Vetches - 1 Exhibit of 2 bundles
1 Exhibit of 6 grammas. Hybrid Forage Sorghum - 2 Exhibits of 2 sheaves
Largeness of size 50 Any other variety fodders - 1 Exhibit of 2 bundles or sheaves
Diversity of types 40 Growth, quality and apparent yield 40
Condition and freedom from disease 10-100-40 Colour, leafiness and fineness 40
Freedom from disease 20-100-100-1252
PIE MELONS
One Exhibit.
10. COMMERCIAL FIBRES AND TROPICAL PRODUCTS
1 Exhibit of 6 pie Melons. (890)
Largeness of size 50
Diversity of types 40 COTTON
Condition and freedom from disease 10-100-20 Two Exhibits.
2 Exhibits of different varieties each comprising 500g of seed
cotton.
Appearance - colour and lustre 20
Character - softness and strength 30
Length and strength uniformity 30
Foreign matter and other defects,
(trash, leaf, shell, motes, etc.) 20-100-430
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