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Help to protect our citrus industry - host a sticky trap in your garden

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Help to protect our citrus industry - host a sticky trap in your garden

CitrusWatch is a five-year national program that aims to protect the Australian citrus industry through pest surveillance, training, and research.

The Entomologist Behind the Mealybug Response

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The Entomologist Behind the Mealybug Response

When the Papaya Mealybug first appeared in Fannie Bay in July of last year, it swiftly propagated throughout Darwin's suburbs, wreaking havoc on backyard trees.

Over 115,000 Barra to be released in Top End

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Over 115,000 Barra to be released in Top End

The team at Darwin Aquaculture Centre breed Barra fingerlings as part of the Territory Government’s $50 million RecFishing Futures Program to restock Rum Jungle Lake, Manton Dam and some of the lakes around Palmerston.

Have your say on new fishing jetty for East Point Reserve

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Have your say on new fishing jetty for East Point Reserve

The Territory Government has opened consultation on a new proposed fishing jetty at Dudley Point, located at the end of East Point, one of the Darwin’s largest reserves.

The Northern Territory could soon be the leading Jackfruit supplier of the nation, with a trial underway

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The Northern Territory could soon be the leading Jackfruit supplier of the nation, with a trial underway

Through a joint trial between AgriFuture Australia and the Territory Government, over a million dollars is being invested to incentivise NT Farmers to grow commercially viable jackfruit and jackfruit products.

Strengthening the Northern Territory's capabilities to manage exotic diseases

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Strengthening the Northern Territory's capabilities to manage exotic diseases

The Northern Territory Government has taken a significant step towards strengthening the Territory's resources against exotic diseases with the implementation of several stronger legislative changes to the Livestock Act 2008 and Livestock Regulations 2009.

Community members invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to Animal Protection Act

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Community members invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to Animal Protection Act

The Northern Territory Government has announced a four-month long consultation period to invite feedback on proposed changes to the Animal Protection Act 2018.

Agricultural Value Add Opportunities Grant Program

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Agricultural Value Add Opportunities Grant Program

$500,000 is now available to support value-add opportunities for the Northern Territory’s (NT) primary industries.

NT Crocodile Farming Industry Strategic Plan 2024-33

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NT Crocodile Farming Industry Strategic Plan 2024-33

The Northern Territory Crocodile Farming Industry Strategic Plan 2024-2033 sets a vision for the Territory to be recognised as a global leader in producing high quality crocodile products, demonstrating leadership in animal welfare practices, research and sustainability.

2024 NT Rural Women’s Award Winner announced

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2024 NT Rural Women’s Award Winner announced

Congratulations to this year’s NT Rural Women’s Award winner, Tanya Egerton, with her project ‘The Remote Op Shop Project’ focusing on the expansion of support to First Nations women who run Remote Op Shops in north Australia.