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Coastal Plains Research Farm Field Day

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Coastal Plains Research Farm Field Day

Industry stakeholders, researchers, and members of the public gathered at the Coastal Plains Research Farm (CPRF) for a morning of presentations and on-farm demonstrations that highlighted key agricultural research projects in the Darwin region.

Strengthening and modernising NT agriculture through key reforms

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Strengthening and modernising NT agriculture through key reforms

The Territory Government is strengthening the Territory’s biosecurity and pastoral land regulations to safeguard key industries against evolving pest and disease threats with amendments to the Livestock Regulations.

Biosecurity Exercise for Northern Australia set to get underway

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Biosecurity Exercise for Northern Australia set to get underway

The Northern Territory Government is stepping up preparedness efforts against emergency animal diseases with a managed biosecurity exercise funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Northern Australian Coordination Network (NACN) from 20 – 22 May 2025.

Bee Pest Blitz

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Bee Pest Blitz

This month was Bee Pest Blitz, a nationwide campaign to create awareness of exotic and established bee pests and the importance of hive inspections. Territory beekeepers are encouraged to inspect their hives for high-priority exotic pests, like Varroa Mite to help safeguard the NT’s bee populations and agricultural industries.

Fiji and northern Australia collaborate on Tropical Aquaculture Development

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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

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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.

Biosecurity alert: Polyphagous shot-hole borer

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Biosecurity alert: Polyphagous shot-hole borer

Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)

Snap up a Rec Fishing Grant

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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.

NTCA Conference 2025

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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

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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.