The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries works to grow the sector and maintain our reputation as a supplier of safe and quality agricultural produce and sustainable fisheries, through scientific research and biosecurity. Find out more about us.
What we are doing
Fiji and northern Australia collaborate on Tropical Aquaculture Development
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has partnered with the University of the Sunshine Coast, Fiji Ministry of Fisheries and SPC division of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems on a groundbreaking project aimed at advancing oyster and seaweed farming in both Fiji and northern Australia.
2025 NT Rural Women’s Award winner
Kristy Hollis has been named the winner of the 2025 Northern Territory AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her project, Women’s Business: Nurture and Thrive.
Snap up a Rec Fishing Grant
The first round of the 2025 NT Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme is now open with eligible organisations able to apply for grants up to $15,000.
Caring for Country Music Competition
The Caring for Country Music Competition is focused on raising awareness of the importance of caring for our country through biosecurity. Entries open July 2025. Watch this space for more news!
NTCA Conference 2025
About 1,000 industry representatives gathered in Darwin this week for the NT Cattlemen’s Association's 41st Annual Conference, the Territory’s biggest annual beef industry event. The NTCA is the Northern Territory’s leading primary industry body, representing over 90% of the region’s pastoral sector, and the conference provided a platform to discuss key challenges and opportunities, from biosecurity preparedness to trade expansion and livestock research.
NT finalists announced for 2025 Rural Women’s Award
The finalists for the 2025 NT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award have been announced, recognising 3 exceptional Territory women and their projects, with the NT winner to be announced at an event at Parliament House on 16 April 2025.
BERT joins Territory’s biosecurity frontline
The Territory Government is strengthening the fight against exotic animal and plant health diseases with the launch of BERT, the Territory’s Biosecurity Emergency Response Trailer.
Development to commence at Wildman Agricultural Hub
Duxton Farms Limited, a national farming investor, has executed the lease agreement to develop the remaining portion of the 28,000-hectare Wildman Agricultural Precinct from the Northern Territory Land Corporation.
Rec Fishing Grants awarded
The Northern Territory Government has provided $365,000 in rec fishing grants to 9 local organisations through the Northern Territory Recreation Fishing Grants Scheme (NTRFGS).
Fisheries Compliance Team launches compliance vessels to safeguard our waterways
Last week, the Fisheries NT compliance team officially launched two compliance vessels, the Caranx and the Longtail.
Coastal line fishery stock assessment released
The Northern Territory Government has released a stock assessment for golden snapper in waters around Darwin and the rest of the NT.
New Agriculture Facebook Page
As we transition into the new Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, it’s crucial to strengthen our Facebook presence to better communicate with our industry and stakeholders.
Biosecurity alert: Polyphagous shot-hole borer
Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)
