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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.

Mark Tucker Board Member

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.

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AgriStarter Loan accelerates first gen and next gen farm business growth

As the only Federal Government funded, low-cost loan available to support the establishment of new farm businesses across Australia, 2 years since first offered, RIC AgriStarter Loan is helping to accelerate first generation and next generation farm businesses to start-up, set-up and grow.

Karen Smith-Pomeroy and Prue Bondfield

RIC Board Members reappointed

Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) has announced RIC Board Chair, Karen Smith-Pomeroy and RIC Board Member, Prue Bondfield have both been reappointed to their respective positions for an additional 2-year term.   

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RIC expands in-house capability offering new career opportunities

The RIC is expanding its national workforce to bring greater capability and capacity to deliver a fully ‘in-house’, end-to-end customer experience.

Karen Smith-Pomeroy, Prue Bondfield and Sharon Starick

RIC Board shares views on women in leadership and future of agriculture — International Women’s Day

The RIC is a powerful example of gender equality in the workplace with a strong representation of women in leadership roles.

Regional Investment Corporation prepares future-ready farms with low-cost Drought Loans

Regional Investment Corporation prepares future-ready farms with low-cost Drought Loans

Farmers are improving drought recovery, readiness and climate adaptation by accessing a RIC low-cost, long-term loan to better prepare for anticipated severe weather disruptions.

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New Chief Executive Officer appointed for the RIC

The RIC Board today announced the appointment of Mr John Howard as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC).