news / 01 February 2019

Cotton crop trials commenced in the Territory

The Northern Territory Government has commenced research and demonstration of genetically modified (GM) cotton on our research farms to evaluate its future economic viability as a major component of a developing Northern Territory agricultural industry.

news / 01 February 2019

Northern Territory goes bananas!

The Northern Territory has been declared banana freckle free, with the proof of freedom from the disease declared on 1 February.

news / 22 January 2019

Mineral lease granted for Territory’s first lithium mine

A mineral lease has been granted for a new lithium mine about 90km south of Darwin.

news / 21 January 2019

Don’t miss out – last week to nominate for the 2019 Rural Women’s Award

Do you have an idea that could make a difference to rural and regional communities in the Northern Territory?

news / 18 January 2019

New citrus canker detection in Durack

As a result of continued efforts to trace plants infected with the citrus canker disease as well as assistance from the community, the Citrus Canker Emergency Response Team has successfully identified another plant infected with citrus canker. Located on a residential property in Durack, this is the 14^th infected plant found in the Northern Territory since the first citrus canker detection in April 2018.

news / 24 December 2018

McArthur River Mine additional water release amendment

An amendment has been approved to McArthur River Mine’s (MRM) existing Mine Management Plan that will allow the operator to improve contaminated water management at the site.

news / 21 December 2018

PAWS and think about responsible pet ownership

Territorians are reminded they are responsible for the safety and welfare of their pets and livestock over the Christmas and holiday period.

news / 21 December 2018

Quarantine fees waived for citrus fruit going interstate

Fees for fruit, farm and packing shed quarantine inspections will be waived for registered commercial citrus growers exporting fruit to interstate markets.