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RIC to host free webinar for first and next generation farmers

RIC will host a free online webinar for farmers, financial advisers, business planners and rural counsellors to learn more about how low-interest RIC loans can assist eligible first and next generation farm businesses accelerate their business plans.

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RIC hosting free online Drought Loan webinar

RIC will host a free online webinar on Wednesday, 28 February 2024 for farmers, financial advisers, business planners and rural counsellors who are interested in learning more about how a low-interest RIC Drought Loan may be able to help prepare for, manage through or recover from drought.

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New RIC milestone – 3000th farm loan customer settled

RIC has reached 3000 farm loan customers valued at more than $3.24 billion after recently settling its 3000th loan since 1 July 2018 for South Australian egg producers Trudy and Andrew Pilmore.

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New report reveals RIC farmers are more confident, recover easier and are more drought resilient despite challenges

Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) today released its inaugural RIC Farm Loans Customer Insights Report 2023 which revealed RIC farmers are feeling confident in their farm business and the agriculture industry’s future while concerns about rising interest rates, drought and income volatility are top of mind.

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RIC free Farm Investment Loan webinar to help ‘good’ farmers hit by ‘bad’ times

RIC is hosting a free Farm Investment Loan webinar on 25 October 2023 for farmers, advisers and agriculture industry groups to learn more about how low-cost farm business loans can be used to support rebuilding and recovery after a severe financial impact. 

RIC CEO on ABC Capricornia Rockhampton - National Drought Forum

RIC CEO on ABC Capricornia Rockhampton - National Drought Forum

Radio transcript: RIC CEO John Howard on ABC Capricornia Rockhampton at the National Drought Forum

RIC CEO on ABC Eyre Peninsula Rural Report - Farm Relief Tool

RIC CEO on ABC Eyre Peninsula Rural Report - Farm Relief Tool

Radio Transcript: RIC CEO John Howard new Farm Relief Tool ABC Eyre Peninsula Rural Report

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New Farm Relief Tool connects farmers with Australian Government help

RIC is pleased to launch the Farm Relief Tool, a new directory to connect farmers affected by drought, natural disaster or biosecurity events with Australian Government financial and mental health support. 

RIC CEO interview with South Australia Country Hour - help for farmers

RIC CEO interview with South Australia Country Hour - help for farmers

Radio Transcript: RIC CEO John Howard interview with Selina Green from South Australia Country Hour - ABC Radio

Farm Investment Loan Webinar

$281 million delivered to SA farm businesses from RIC low-cost loans

RIC joins producers, industry service providers and decision-makers at the Growing SA conference on 30 August 2023.