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RIC CEO John Howard on ABC SA Country Hour

RIC CEO John Howard on ABC SA Country Hour

RADIO TRANSCRIPT: RIC CEO JOHN HOAWRD SPEAKING TO ABC’S SELINA GREEN ON ABC SOUTH AUSTRALIA COUNTRY HOUR PROGRAM ABOUT NEW RIC LOAN PRODUCTS

RIC welcomes ongoing support of the Australian Government to deliver new loans

RIC welcomes ongoing support of the Australian Government to deliver new loans

RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) CEO, John Howard joined Federal Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins today at the property of RIC farm loan customer in South Australia to welcome the Australian Government response to the RIC Act review and announce new loans to support farmers and producers facing hardship from drought and slow-onset significant ecological events.

RIC customers using loans to reduce debt and be better drought prepared

RIC customers using loans to reduce debt and be better drought prepared

Reducing farm business debt and better drought preparation are the top ways Australian farmers have used their RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) loan according to new independent research in the RIC Farm Loans Customer Insights Brief 2025.

Visit the RIC team at the Australian National Field Days 2025

Visit the RIC team at the Australian National Field Days 2025

Australian Government farm business lender RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) is encouraging attendees at this year’s Australian National Field Days (ANFD) in Borenore, NSW to visit the RIC team to find out more about RIC’s low-interest loans for farmers.

Free online webinar to learn more about RIC low-interest loans and how to apply

Free online webinar to learn more about RIC low-interest loans and how to apply

Australian Government farm business lender RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) will host a free online ‘Get RIC Ready’ webinar on Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 12 PM AEDT, to help farmers learn more about applying for a RIC low-interest loan.

Visit the RIC team at Elmore Field Days 2025

Visit the RIC team at Elmore Field Days 2025

Visit RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) at this year’s Elmore Field Days in Elmore, Victoria, to find out more about RIC’s low-interest loans and how they can help farmers improve cash flow in

Visit the RIC team at Yorke Peninsula Field Days 2025

Visit the RIC team at Yorke Peninsula Field Days 2025

Visit RIC at this year’s Yorke Peninsula Field Days in Paskeville, South Australia, to find out more about RIC’s low-interest loans and how they can help farmers improve their cash flow in tough financial times.

RIC CEO John Howard on ABC SA Regional Drive

RIC CEO John Howard on ABC SA Regional Drive

Radio transcript: RIC CEO John Howard on ABC SA Regional Drive

Visit the RIC team at Riverland Field Days 2025

Visit the RIC team at Riverland Field Days 2025

Visit RIC at this year’s Riverland Field Days in Barmera, SA to find out more about RIC’s low-cost loans and how they can help farmers improve cash flow in tough financial times.

RIC welcomes Australian Government commitment with $1 billion boost to new funding

RIC welcomes Australian Government commitment with $1 billion boost to new funding

RIC welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Julie Collins to support the growth, resilience and sustainability of the Australian agricultural sector with an additional $1 billion in new loan funding to be delivered by RIC.