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.
Hosted by RIC in collaboration with Rural Financial Counsellors from Western Victoria and South Australia, the ‘Get RIC Ready’ webinar will provide practical guidance on RIC's low-interest loan features, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
RIC Chief Executive Officer John Howard said this RIC webinar will help farmers, financial planners and accountants to get more information about RIC loan eligibility criteria, loan application process and answer some frequently asked questions about RIC loans.
“RIC loans are for good farmers in tough financial times from events outside their control like drought or floods, as well as for first-time farmers and succession planning,” said Mr Howard.
“Our loans can be used to fund capital expenditure or restructure and refinance existing debt to improve cash flow to pay bills or operating expenses and manage more easily through difficult times. In addition, they can help first farm businesses get established or help farmers complete succession arrangements.
“Our free online webinar is aimed at farmers and agriculture industry professionals who want to find out more about our loan products, get helpful tips on how to apply and have their frequently asked RIC loan questions answered by our team.”
To register for the free online webinar to find out more about applying for a RIC loan, visit www.ric.gov.au/events. The webinar will be held on Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 12 PM AEDT, and a recording will be emailed to registered participants after the event.
Media contact: E media@ric.gov.au | M 0435 168 885
About RIC
RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) is an Australian Government farm business lender providing low-interest loans for farmers and farm-related small businesses in financial need to strengthen Australian agriculture. RIC loans can be used for management, recovery and future proofing following severe business disruption due to drought, natural disasters, biosecurity issues or other significant market events. RIC loans can also help farm businesses to establish farm businesses for first generation farmers or succession planning for next generation farmers. Since 1 July 2018 RIC has approved more than 3500 loans valued at more than $3.72 billion as at 30 September 2025.