The objective of the UK wide CARAS organisation is to recognise, through an Awards scheme, distinguished achievement in agriculture and related land-based industries. The Awards embrace not only practical farming and the development of new husbandry practices, but also research, technology, economics, education, farming care, communication and administration.
A Fellowship (FRAgS) or Associateship (ARAgS) is a recognition of outstanding contribution by an individual to the understanding, efficiency and well-being of agriculture. To date, over 1,200 individuals have been so recognised and there are currently over 800 Fellows and over 350 Associates.
HRH The Princess Royal meets members of the National CARAS council, fellows, associates and guests. Pictured L-R Mansel Raymond FRAgS (Wales), Meurig James FRAgS (Wales) with HRH The Princess Royal and National CARAS chairman Nick Green FRAgS.