I have an orange tree hanging with the most spectacular fruits. They are heavy – a good sign that they will be sweet and juicy when opened. I can’t wait to enjoy the zesty flesh, full of vitamins and nature’s good stuff. I’ll need to beat the rat-pack to these oranges, though. My backyard warfare against rats is running at full pace this week as they pick off each fruit just as it reaches optimum ripening stage. They got the first few undetected. The pesky vermin ate the fruit from the bottom up; from a distance the fruit looked marvellous but, on close inspection, half of each orange had disappeared. Not to be outdone, I picked most of the oranges and made Early Harvest Marmalade, one jar is set aside in readiness for exhibition at the Canning Show. It is a promising batch, tangy and slightly on the thick side – the perfect accompaniment for toast. I added a splash of Cointreau to the boiling stage, it was an unnecessary indulgence, but it kept me hydrated whilst I was cooking 😉.

Tell us about your Get Ready For The Show projects 

Are you a gardener, an artisan or baker getting ready for the Canning Show? Would you share with us the story behind your exhibits?  How hard have you worked at pruning and prepping your plants? What unusual spot did you travel to for the photograph that will make you a Champion?  Just how much frogging went into that knitted item? We’d love to know your story and share it with other exhibitors.  Post your story and pictures on our Canning Show Facebook page or drop us an email with news of your success or failures.

City of Canning Works near the Showgrounds 

The City of Canning is constructing a new road on the northern boundary of CAHRS property along the frontage of the greyhound racing venue.  CAHRS has had regular meetings with city officers to discuss the plans and it has been agreed that an attractive landscape with trees will be planted on the verge next winter.  CAHRS wants to ensure that the route to the showgrounds is appealing and respectful of the agricultural and horticultural heritage of the Showgrounds.  These works and others around Cecil Avenue are causing heavier than usual congestion around the Station Street and Albany Highway intersection.  CAHRS stresses the need for caution at that intersection.  Roadworks are expected to be completed before the Canning Show.

Agricultural Shows Australia

CAHRS congratulates the success of ASA in securing funding for programmes that benefit agricultural shows across the country.  Dr Rob Wilson, Chair of Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) said that $30.9 million committed to the development of shows included some key ASA initiatives, namely their national programs including the Young Judges and Paraders Championships and the National NextGen Young Farmers Challenge.

CAHRS is a member of Agricultural Shows of Australia (ASA) which has been established to promote the role and significance of Australian Agricultural Shows to the wider community. The ASA’s vision is a strong and vibrant network of Agricultural Shows working together to engage, influence and promote the essential value of Australian agriculture. The membership of the ASA is made up of capital city Royal Agricultural Societies and state-based Agricultural Show bodies, together representing over 580 agricultural shows, with a combined economic value of $965 million annually.

Volunteering at the Canning Show

Volunteers are needed for the Show.  We are looking for people of all ages who are reasonably fit and a few free hours in late October early November.  This is a great way to get involved in the community.  Register your interest by emailing admin@cahrs.com.au.