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New and next generation farmers to join free RIC webinar to learn more about AgriStarter Loan
Australian Government farm business lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) will host a free online webinar to help farm businesses learn more about the AgriStarter Loan, which is helping eligible farmers nationally to start up, set up and grow or support with succession arrangements.
RIC to host free webinar for first and next generation farmers
RIC will host a free online webinar for farmers, financial advisers, business planners and rural counsellors to learn more about how low-interest RIC loans can assist eligible first and next generation farm businesses accelerate their business plans.
RIC hosting free online Drought Loan webinar
RIC will host a free online webinar on Wednesday, 28 February 2024 for farmers, financial advisers, business planners and rural counsellors who are interested in learning more about how a low-interest RIC Drought Loan may be able to help prepare for, manage through or recover from drought.
RIC loans variable interest rate change from 1 February 2024
RIC's variable interest rate on all concessional farm business loans including AgriStarter, Farm Investment, Drought, and AgBiz Drought, will increase by 47 basis points to 4.99% effective from 1 February 2024.
New RIC milestone – 3000th farm loan customer settled
RIC has reached 3000 farm loan customers valued at more than $3.24 billion after recently settling its 3000th loan since 1 July 2018 for South Australian egg producers Trudy and Andrew Pilmore.
New report reveals RIC farmers are more confident, recover easier and are more drought resilient despite challenges
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) today released its inaugural RIC Farm Loans Customer Insights Report 2023 which revealed RIC farmers are feeling confident in their farm business and the agriculture industry’s future while concerns about rising interest rates, drought and income volatility are top of mind.
RIC free Farm Investment Loan webinar to help ‘good’ farmers hit by ‘bad’ times
RIC is hosting a free Farm Investment Loan webinar on 25 October 2023 for farmers, advisers and agriculture industry groups to learn more about how low-cost farm business loans can be used to support rebuilding and recovery after a severe financial impact.
RIC CEO on ABC Capricornia Rockhampton - National Drought Forum
Radio transcript: RIC CEO John Howard on ABC Capricornia Rockhampton at the National Drought Forum
RIC CEO on ABC Eyre Peninsula Rural Report - Farm Relief Tool
Radio Transcript: RIC CEO John Howard new Farm Relief Tool ABC Eyre Peninsula Rural Report
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.