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
Reef fish monitoring underway
NT Fisheries recently completed reef fish surveys at Lorna Shoals and Charles Point using baited underwater video systems to compare fish populations inside and outside reef fish protection areas.
Keeping watch: The Northern Territory’s H5 bird flu response
Australia continues to respond to the detection of H5 bird flu in wildlife, while remaining free of disease in commercial poultry and livestock. The Northern Territory has strengthened surveillance and preparedness activities to help protect industry, wildlife and the community.
Behind the scenes of fruit fly surveillance in the Northern Territory
Fruit fly surveillance is one of the most important activities undertaken by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries' Plant Biosecurity team, helping to protect Northern Territory horticultural industries and maintain valuable interstate market access for growers.
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
The 23rd Australian Rangeland Society (ARS) Conference was held in Darwin from 7 to 11 September, marking the first time it has been held in the Top End in more than 3 decades.
Cow Fitbits
Recently DAF Livestock team leader caught up with ABC Pilbara to talk about the NT’s participation in Cow Fitbit trials.
