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
Beekeeper registrations are now easier to complete online
Managing a beekeeper registration is now simpler, with NT beekeeper registration available through Territory Services.
Territory women encouraged to apply for 2027 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award
Territory women with bold ideas and a passion for creating positive change in rural, regional and remote Australia are encouraged to apply for the 2027 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Graduate research supports development of Fusarium-resistant snake beans
Fusarium wilt can cause crop losses of up to 90% in snake bean production in the Darwin region, posing a major challenge for vegetable growers. A graduate-led research project by Isla McDonald is identifying Fusarium wilt-resistant parent lines to support the snake bean breeding trial as part of the Breeding Better Vegetables project.
NT’s Kelly Shotton crowned 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award National Runner-Up
Northern Territory’s 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner Kelly Shotton has achieved national recognition, being named National Runner-Up at the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner in Canberra.
Professionalism in pastoralism
2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, offering a unique opportunity to showcase the landscapes and people that shape Central Australia. Covering around 75 per cent of the country, the Rangelands are synonymous with the outback, and this vast environment is deeply embedded in Australia’s culture and identity.
National Biosecurity Week: protecting Territory waters and lifestyle
National Biosecurity Week highlights the important role biosecurity plays in protecting the Northern Territory's environment, industries, economy and way of life from pests, diseases and invasive species.
2026 Mango Roadshows
NT DAF recently participated in the Australian Mango Industry Association (AMIA) Mango Roadshows held in Darwin and Katherine on 10-11 August 2026.
Field sampling sets the foundation for Gulkula Mine rehabilitation
In April 2026, project partners gathered at the Gulkula Mine in East Arnhem Land for a preliminary site evaluation supporting the AFWI-funded ‘Darwin Stringybark Plantation Forestry on Bauxite Mine Rehabilitation in Northern Australia’ project.
Update on barramundi fishery reform
The NT Government has committed to removing commercial gillnets from the barramundi fishery and introducing new management arrangements.
Showcasing oysters at the Tiwi Cultural Festival
A simple request from community - to grow local oysters in Northern Territory waters - is moving closer to commercial reality after more than a decade of research, innovation and collaboration.
