Primary industries in the NT are small scale and will always be so when compared to
southern Australia. However there is considerable scope for measured development for both
irrigated and dryland enterprises.
Agricultural production is mainly focused in the Darwin and the Katherine-Daly basin. The
Katherine-Daly is a particular focus for agricultural and irrigated development due to the
existence of good soil types for agriculture and large aquifers containing high quality water.
Increasingly development is occurring on the Sturt Plateau and eventually on the Keep River
Plain as Ord Stage II progresses.
The Association and industry are committed to responsible and sustainable development of
both land and water resources in the NT. Well planned and sustainable development will
support regional and community growth, economic development, employment and career opportunities and facilitate the creation of efficient infrastructure, such as power, roads,
housing and businesses which will benefit the entire NT community.
Natural resource management (NRM) is integral to the sustainability and viability of all
primary industries. NRM is what underpins primary production. Good farming, irrigation or
grazing practice is the result of good NRM.
The Northern Territory Agriculture Association (NTAgA) is pleased to be involved in the
review of the NRMNT Board’s Integrated NRM Plan and welcomes the Board’s engagement
with industry. NTAgA represents a diverse range of primary producers throughout the Top
End of the NT. Many of our members run mixed farming operations involving hay,
improved pasture and cattle production aimed at the live-cattle export market. Other
enterprises include dryland and irrigated hay and grain production, large horticultural
enterprises and forestry operations.
Download NTAgA's submission to the Natural Resource Management NT Board’s Review of their Integrated Plan.
 How to prevent this –
attend one of our workshops!
The following topics will covered
at the Field Days:
- Understanding top soil and the dynamics of erosion
- The importance of soil surface cover in soil conservation
- What’s required for a Sediment and Erosion Control Plan
- How to use a laser and automatic level for determining slopeHow to peg and build contour banks
Dates
31st August 2010: Field Day Douglas Daly
7th September 2010: Field Day – Katherine
A flyer outlining the day’s activities will be available soon. For Information contact Fergal O’Gara on (0416) 235 734 or Kit Jolly on (0417) 416 054
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