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Celebrating Women and Girls in Science at MAGNT Darwin
MAGNT Darwin is proud to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a special In conversation event on Wednesday 11 February, spotlighting five remarkable women whose work is shaping science, culture, and conservation in the Northern Territory.
2026 Rangeland Management Courses
The highly regarded Rangeland Management Course will resume delivery across the Northern Territory from February 2026.
Territory mango industry boosts to NT economy
The Northern Territory’s mango industry has delivered another standout season, reinforcing its position as a powerhouse of the Territory economy and a major contributor to Australia’s agriculture sector.
Live export boom drives NT economic growth
The Northern Territory’s live cattle export industry has achieved its strongest performance in over a decade, underscoring the sector’s critical role in driving economic recovery and growth - a result made possible through the strong working relationship between the NT Government and the livestock industry.
Help to protect Australia’s citrus industry
CitrusWatch is a five-year national program that aims to protect the Australian citrus industry through pest surveillance, training, and research.
Guava root-knot nematode surveys
Not all of the worms in your garden are helpful. Some microscopic nematode worms can be problematic, causing plants to look wilted, stunted, and unhappy.
Agriculture Value-Add Grants Awarded
The Northern Territory Government has awarded Round 2 of the Agricultural Value-Add Grant, with 8 local businesses set to receive a total of $258,000 in funding, boosting jobs, investment, and innovation across the Territory’s $1.4 billion primary industries sector.
New field guide to help Territory growers tackle crop weeds
Territory growers now have a practical new tool to help them correctly identify and manage weeds in their cropping systems, with the release of the Common Northern Territory Crop Weeds Field Guide.
A boost for recreational fishers
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced a boost for recreational fishers, with the deployment of four new Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) off the Darwin coastline.
First NT detection of Hendra virus in a bat
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has confirmed the Northern Territory’s first detection of Hendra virus in a bat, following a positive test result on 11 December 2025.