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Start a conversation with RIC at Sheepvention 2026
Members of the agriculture community attending Sheepvention from 2-3 August are encouraged to connect with Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) to learn more about how low interest loans can help eligible farm businesses in tough times.
RIC connects with women in agriculture at national conference
Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation), is proud to support the Australian Women in Agriculture Conference in Orange, NSW from 27–29 July, celebrating the le
RIC variable interest rate to change from 1 August 2026
Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) today announced the variable interest rate on all RIC loans will increase from 5.18% to 5.71% effective from 1 August 2026 – the first RIC loan rate increase in two years.
Additional $1 billion for RIC loans to support farmers
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to provide an additional $1 billion in loan funding through Regional Investment Corporation (RIC), with funding available from 1 July 2026.
Start a conversation with RIC at LambEx 2026
Lamb, sheep and wool producers attending LambEx 2026 in Adelaide from 7-9 July are encouraged to connect with Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) to learn
RIC CEO John Howard on ABC Country Hour with Cara Jeffrey
RADIO TRANSCRIPT: ABC'S CARA JEFFREY INTERVIEWS RIC CEO, JOHN HOWARD, DISCUSSING RIC LOAN AVAILABILITY, ELIGIBILITY, BENEFITS AND DROUGHT CONDITIONS.
Meet RIC CEO John Howard
Meet RIC CEO John Howard in a recent Humans of Agriculture podcast, Oli Le Lievre talked with RIC CEO, John Howard.
RIC attends Agfest 2026 and talks to ABC Tas Country Hour with Laurissa Smith
RIC Executive Manager, Melanie Monico speaking with ABC’s Laurissa Smith about RIC loans for farmers suffering from drought conditions at Agfest 2026.
RIC CEO John Howard on ABC SA Country Hour with Selina Green
RIC CEO John Howard speaking to ABC’s Selina Green on ABC South Australia Country Hour Program about the new RIC Marine Recovery Loan applications now open.
RIC Marine Recovery Loan applications now open
To support aquaculture and wild catch fishing businesses affected by the South Australian marine harmful algal bloom, RIC today opened applications for the new Marine Recovery Loan.