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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

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$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.

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RIC celebrates 5 years - delivering $3.16 billion in low-cost loans to strengthen farm businesses

July marks the 5-year milestone since the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) started delivering concessional loans on behalf of the Australian Government to build a stronger, more sustainable agricultural industry.

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Low-cost loans an option to support farm business recovery

RIC CEO John Howard visited the Northern Rivers of NSW this week to increase awareness of RIC’s Farm Investment Loan as a recovery option for farmers affected by natural disasters and financial downturn.

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RIC welcomes appointment of new Board member

Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is pleased to welcome Mr Mark Tucker to the RIC Board as its fifth and final member.