News
Visit DAF at the Litchfield Rural Show
Come see the team at the Litchfield Rural Show to learn more about biosecurity, agriculture and fisheries across the Northern Territory (NT).
Backing fishing with $4 million compliance boost
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to restore the Territory lifestyle by investing an additional $4 million over the next 2 years to maintain and strengthen the Northern Territory Fisheries Compliance Unit.
From paddock to port: securing the Territory's livestock industry
The NT Government is continuing to rebuild the Territory’s economy by investing an additional $1 million in ongoing funding to support frontline biosecurity officers and strengthen the integrity of the livestock supply chain.
Cropping Team replants after Big Rivers floods devastate crop trials
The March 2026 flooding in Katherine resulted in extensive inundation of cotton and sesame plots at Katherine Research Station. Replanting of cotton micro-trials and sesame is underway.
Supporting the next generation of researchers through industry internships
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has been recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from Edith Cowan University (ECU) for its contribution to developing the next generation of research scientists.
Meet Birgit Nielsen – Manager, Research and Information Projects
Birgit joined the department recently, in February 2026. She previously worked with the Department of Corporate and Digital Development as a records management specialist in Consulting and Advice.
Australian Bat Lyssavirus: stay safe, don’t touch bats
Australian bats (flying foxes) can carry Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV), a virus related to rabies, which is deadly to humans and other animals. Do not touch bats and keep your pets away from them.
Surveying melon weeds in Central Australia
Dakshina Yadav and Shah Nawaz visited Desert Farms in Ali Curung to conduct a weed assessment on their melon crop.
Cotton waste and mushroom research: outcomes emerging
A project exploring cotton waste as a substrate for mushroom cultivation is nearing completion, with promising results.
Carbon farming workshop in Katherine
The Carbon Farming Outreach Program workshop in Katherine brought together growers and stakeholders from across the region, with participants joining both in person and online.