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
Mango R&D workshop
Plant Industries, NT DAF, contributed to the Mango R&D Workshop and Field Day, an AMIA-led event held in Katherine and Darwin on 27–28 May 2026.
Using bore water for business
Do you use bore water in your business? Right now, there’s a simplified application process in place to help water users make the transition to licensing, closing 31 July 2026.
Being a pastoralist
The year 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. It offers a unique opportunity to showcase and celebrate the landscapes and people who shape Central Australia’s rangelands.
Darwin to host Agronomy Australia Conference for first time
The Northern Territory (NT) will host the prestigious Agronomy Australia Conference for the first time in 2026, bringing leading researchers, agronomists, growers and industry professionals to Darwin for one of Australia’s premier agricultural science events.
Dr Sonu Yadav named NT News STEM Woman of the Year 2026
Congratulations to Dr Sonu Yadav, winner of the STEM category at the NT News Woman of the Year Awards 2026.
Visit DAF at the Litchfield Rural Show
Come see the team at the Litchfield Rural Show to learn more about biosecurity, agriculture and fisheries across the Northern Territory (NT).
Inaugural National Biosecurity Strategy Annual Report released
Substantial progress has been reported in the delivery of the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan 2024 with 86% of activities either in progress or completed by December 2025.
Backing fishing with $4 million compliance boost
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to restore the Territory lifestyle by investing an additional $4 million over the next 2 years to maintain and strengthen the Northern Territory Fisheries Compliance Unit.
From paddock to port: securing the Territory's livestock industry
The NT Government is continuing to rebuild the Territory’s economy by investing an additional $1 million in ongoing funding to support frontline biosecurity officers and strengthen the integrity of the livestock supply chain.
Meet Birgit Nielsen – Manager, Research and Information Projects
Birgit joined the department recently, in February 2026. She previously worked with the Department of Corporate and Digital Development as a records management specialist in Consulting and Advice.
