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Caring for Country Music Competition

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Caring for Country Music Competition

The Caring for Country Music Competition is focused on raising awareness of the importance of caring for our country through biosecurity. Entries open July 2025. Watch this space for more news!

BERT joins Territory’s biosecurity frontline

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BERT joins Territory’s biosecurity frontline

The Territory Government is strengthening the fight against exotic animal and plant health diseases with the launch of BERT, the Territory’s Biosecurity Emergency Response Trailer.

Development to commence at Wildman Agricultural Hub

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Development to commence at Wildman Agricultural Hub

Duxton Farms Limited, a national farming investor, has executed the lease agreement to develop the remaining portion of the 28,000-hectare Wildman Agricultural Precinct from the Northern Territory Land Corporation.

Rec Fishing Grants awarded

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Rec Fishing Grants awarded

The Northern Territory Government has provided $365,000 in rec fishing grants to 9 local organisations through the Northern Territory Recreation Fishing Grants Scheme (NTRFGS).

Fisheries Compliance Team launches compliance vessels to safeguard our waterways

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Fisheries Compliance Team launches compliance vessels to safeguard our waterways

Last week, the Fisheries NT compliance team officially launched two compliance vessels, the Caranx and the Longtail.

Leading the buzz in Northern Australia’s beekeeping

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Leading the buzz in Northern Australia’s beekeeping

The NT’s Bee Biosecurity and Varroa Development Officer, Karlee Foster, recently visited Broome, Derby and Kununurra in WA to engage with local hobbyist and commercial beekeepers to share the message of varroa mite.

Coastal line fishery stock assessment released

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Coastal line fishery stock assessment released

The Northern Territory Government has released a stock assessment for golden snapper in waters around Darwin and the rest of the NT.

New Agriculture Facebook Page

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New Agriculture Facebook Page

As we transition into the new Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, it’s crucial to strengthen our Facebook presence to better communicate with our industry and stakeholders.

Saddle Up for Pasture: The Livestock Stimulator

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Saddle Up for Pasture: The Livestock Stimulator

Get ready to throw on your boots and dive into the wild world of cattle management with Pasture: The Livestock Simulator!

Asia Fruit Logistica - Showcasing the Territory’s premium produce

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Asia Fruit Logistica - Showcasing the Territory’s premium produce

The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with Hort Innovation, attended Asia’s leading trade show to forge new export opportunities for the Territory’s fruit industry.