Media Release

Northern Territory Government

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Supporting the livestock industry at the NTCA conference

24 March 2022

The Northern Territory Government is working with local businesses and producers attending the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association industry conference to make sure they have the support they need to protect and grow the industry.

As a proud sponsor of the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association industry conference, staff from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT), and the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) will be in attendance.

Staff at the Northern Territory Government (NTG) stall will be available to discuss research, development and engagement projects, as well as biosecurity programs aimed at safeguarding the Territory.

Staff from DITT will be able to discuss carbon farming and climactically adapted cattle for sale, as well as:

Aboriginal business development and employment supportinternational trade and engagement network building opportunitiesrangelands management courses underway for pastoralists across the Territory.

Livestock biosecurity officers will have information about surveillance for diseases the Territory is currently free from, including emerging threats to the region, such as Japanese encephalitis, lumpy skin disease and African swine fever.

Staff from DITT will also have free livestock skin sampling kits and instructions to help monitor suspicious or unusual signs in animals.

Staff from DEPWS will be able to discuss:

Development CoordinationRangeland MonitoringLand AssessmentWeed Management Pastoral Land Act 1992

The NTG stall will be staffed from 8am – 5pm at the conference on Friday, 25 March.

For more information about DITT’s livestock research projects, head to: [https://industry.nt.gov.au/industries/primary-industry/livestock-industries-project-listing]

Further information about biosecurity protective measures in animals is available at: [https://nt.gov.au/industry/agriculture/livestock/animal-health-and-diseases/notifiable-diseases-in-animals-and-how-to-report-them]

Details about DEPWS can be found online: depws.nt.gov.au [https://depws.nt.gov.au/]

Quotes to be attributed to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade’s Deputy CEO Agriculture, Fisheries and Biosecurity, Luke Bowen

“The department is committed to helping grow our agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry from more than $1.3 billion per year to $2 billion per year by 2030.

“We’re doing this through a number of research, development and engagement projects across the Territory to support the sector.

“Part of our focus is on safeguarding the industry from biosecurity threats, and there are a number of programs underway at the moment to increase surveillance for and awareness of diseases like lumpy skin disease, Japanese encephalitis and African swine fever.

“Our staff will be on hand at the NTG stall at the NTCA conference to answer questions about our activities and biosecurity preparedness, and to distribute free livestock skin sampling kits to local producers and pastoralists.

“We are committed to increasing knowledge, identifying opportunities and brokering solutions for industry across the Territory. Through events like the NTCA conference, our team are working with industry to foster the capability and capacity of the sector to be profitable, resilient and sustainable.

“If you’re at the conference, please pop in and have a chat to our team.”

Quotes to be attributed to the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security’s A/Executive Director, Jason Hill

“The department is continuing to support the pastoral industry through ongoing scientific based land resource mapping and water assessment programs, underpinning sustainable grazing land management, non-pastoral uses and diversification.

“The department is continuing to progress its regulatory efficiency program aimed at streamlining and accelerating environmental and natural resource approvals.

“Delegates visiting the NTG stall are welcome to ask about the support we provide proponents when navigating environmental regulatory approvals for project development so they’re fully aware of processes and timeframes for individual projects.

"DEPWS is also happy to provide delegates with advice on weed management and rangeland monitoring to better protect the environment and maximise economic production on pastoral properties.

"The department is also upgrading several soil and land resource maps across the Territory which are freely available by calling DEPWS on 8999 4443."

ENDS.

Media contact: 0409 640 859 (DITT)

0476 844 832 (DEPWS)

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