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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
Radio Transcript: RIC CEO John Howard interview with Selina Green from South Australia Country Hour - ABC Radio
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.