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NT beekeepers build queen bee power
The Territory Government is backing the NT’s growing beekeeping industry, with a new specialist training initiative designed to strengthen local capability and reduce reliance on interstate imports.
Molecular diagnostics at the Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory
The Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory (BVL) provides accredited diagnostic and surveillance services to support animal health and Australia’s biosecurity, through molecular testing for significant endemic and exotic diseases.
Regional Veterinary Officer – Katherine commences
Dr Storm Scheepers recently commenced as the regional veterinary officer for the Katherine region. He grew up in the wilds of Africa and has always shared a love and keen interest in all animals great and small.
Welcome Director of Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory
Dr Joan Lloyd, DVM MVS (Veterinary Pathology) PhD, recently joined the Berrimah Veterinary Laboratory in the role of Director. Dr Lloyd has extensive experience working in a veterinary laboratory, having previously worked for the NSW Government and establishing a private research laboratory.
Melioidosis is a serious endemic disease of animals that occurs in tropical Australia mainly in the wet season.
Meet our new team members in Alice Springs
The Alice Springs livestock team is excited to welcome 2 new faces, Grace Pezutto and Caleb Schwarz. Here’s a little about who they are, where they’ve come from, and what they’re looking forward to in their new roles.
Building northern capacity in eDNA metabarcoding
Darwin recently hosted a rare and highly specialised training opportunity, with leading molecular scientists gathering to strengthen environmental DNA (eDNA) capability across northern Australia.
Territory reinforces preparedness measures for lumpy skin disease
The Northern Territory Government has reviewed and confirmed the Northern Territory’s strong biosecurity defences following the detection of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Bali in January 2026.
NT DAF expands jujube research as Central Australia eyes new horticultural opportunities
The Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (NT DAF) is continuing to expand its jujube research program, with additional data now being collected on agronomy, tree performance, fruit quality and production practices specific to Central Australia.
NT scientists share insights at AES conference. Entomologists from the Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries NT (NT DAF), Senior Entomologist Dr Thilini Ekanayake and Cropping Entomologist Simon Ong, showcased their research at the 56th Australian Entomological Society (AES) conference, held from 1 to 4 December 2025 at the Australian National University, Canberra.