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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.

Women’s Leadership Network hosts inspiring event

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Women’s Leadership Network hosts inspiring event

The Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) and the Northern Australia Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN) recently hosted Tracey Sawyer, founder of Testigo Africa and Tina Haywood, First Nations mentor and author.

Primary producer freight subsidy assistance

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Primary producer freight subsidy assistance

Primary producers and non-profit organisations (NPO’s) who have recently been affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan and associated flooding can apply to access grant funding to support recovery efforts.

$500,000 in Recreational Fishing Grants up for grabs

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$500,000 in Recreational Fishing Grants up for grabs

The 2024 Northern Territory Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme is open with eligible organisations able to apply for grants up to $100,000.