New loans are on offer for drought stricken farmers. 

The Regional Investment Corporation has launched its new Drought Hardship loan for farmers living under drought conditions for at least two years. 

The loan of up to 250 thousand dollars can only be used to cover operational costs like wages, carting water and purchasing fodder. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive John Howard about the new offer. 

New loans are on offer for drought stricken farmers.&nbsp;
The Regional Investment Corporation has launched its new Drought Hardship loan for farmers living under drought conditions for at least two years.&nbsp;
The loan of up to 250 thousand dollars can only be used to cover operational costs like wages, carting water and purchasing fodder.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive John Howard about the new offer.&nbsp;

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Farmers experiencing prolonged drought conditions given access to new drought loans

National Rural News Wednesday April 8

In today's National Rural News: Farmers welcome Indonesia's fertiliser lifeline, a dry autumn and winter forecast, a look into cattle judging at the Royal Easter Show -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Wednesday April 8
In today's National Rural News: Farmers welcome Indonesia's fertiliser lifeline, a dry autumn and winter forecast, a look into cattle judging at the Royal Easter Show -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday April 8

The Sydney Royal Easter show is being celebrated, for its ability to encourage the next generation of farmers. 

New South Wales TAFE Certificate-three Agriculture student Emily Hungerford says competing at the Show has helped her fine tune her skills. 

National Rural News attended the event and the cattle judging competitions..

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Emily Hungerford about the competition, and how it helps her prepare for her future in ag.

The Sydney Royal Easter show is being celebrated, for its ability to encourage the next generation of farmers.&nbsp;
New South Wales TAFE Certificate-three Agriculture student Emily Hungerford says competing at the Show has helped her fine tune her skills.&nbsp;
National Rural News attended the event and the cattle judging competitions..
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Emily Hungerford about the competition, and how it helps her prepare for her future in ag.

Royal Easter Show Special: How cattle judging helps prepare ag students for their careers

National Rural News Tuesday April 7

In today's National Rural News: Indonesia to help Australia secure fertiliser, farmers continue to raise the alarm on fuel supply, new loans on offer for drought stricken farmers -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Tuesday April 7
In today's National Rural News: Indonesia to help Australia secure fertiliser, farmers continue to raise the alarm on fuel supply, new loans on offer for drought stricken farmers -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

Farmers experiencing prolonged drought conditions given access to new drought loans

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