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
Could Central Australia become Australia’s next almond-growing region?
Australia is the world’s second-largest almond producer after the United States, with almonds ranking among the nation’s most valuable horticultural export products. However, much of the industry is concentrated in Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales.
Northern Territory Trepang fishery achieves international independent sustainability certification
The Northern Territory Trepang Fishery has achieved certification against the internationally recognised Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard, becoming the first Northern Territory fishery to receive this recognition.
Virtual Fencing
DAF Livestock team leader Christie Pearson caught up with ABC Country Hour Matt Brann to give an update on the virtual fencing trial underway at Kidman Springs.
Producers invited to Old Man Plains Field Day
The Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is inviting Central Australian pastoralists, industry representatives and anyone interested in the region’s pastoral industry to attend the Old Man Plains Field Day on Thursday 29 October 2026.
H5 bird flu surveillance takes flight over Barkly Tablelands
The Northern Territory remains free of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5 bird flu), despite detections of the disease in wild birds and other wildlife elsewhere in Australia.
Top End hosts Australian Rangeland Society Conference for first time in more than 30 years
Last month the Northern Territory (NT) played host to Australia’s leading rangelands researchers, land managers and pastoral industry representatives, marking the first time the Australian Rangeland Society (ARS) Conference has been held in the Top End in more than three decades.
Cow Fitbits
Recently DAF Livestock team leader caught up with ABC Pilbara to talk about the NT’s participation in Cow Fitbit trials.
Detection of Monosporascus cannonballus in the NT
The exotic plant pest Monosporascus cannonballus, commonly known as ‘Monosporascus root rot’ or ‘Monosporascus root rot and vine decline’, has been confirmed at 2 locations in the Northern Territory.
Pastoral generosity in the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
As part of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 (IYRP), the Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is highlighting the people who drive the pastoral industry and showcasing the importance of rangelands.
Small seed, big future: Sesame for Northern Australia
Black sesame trials are underway at Katherine Research Station as part of research into new crop opportunities for the Northern Territory and northern Australia.
