Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries works to grow the sector and maintain our reputation as a supplier of safe and quality agricultural produce and sustainable fisheries, through scientific research and biosecurity. The **Department of Agriculture and Fisheries** was formed in August 2024 to enable agricultural producers to grow their business and the industry. The department also underpins our reputation as a supplier of safe and quality agricultural produce through scientific research, strong biosecurity practices and compliance of animal welfare legislation. Recreational fishing is synonymous with a great Territory lifestyle, and the team works with Aboriginal ranger groups, commercial fishers and the community, to ensure sustainable fishery resources through appropriate fishery management and regulation. The formation of the new department was designed with clear objectives in mind: - aligning public sector structures with government’s top priorities: reduce crime, rebuild the economy, and restore our unique Territory lifestyle - building a stronger, more specialised public service with technical expertise in smaller departments - empowering quicker and informed decisions, made closer to the ground, with structures that enable the public service to be agile and responsive.