 Submission to the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce
Presently intensive agricultural production is mainly based 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. Irrigated peanuts, maize and fodder are examples of relatively
new enterprises which have been established in the Katherine-Daly Basin. (September 2009)
Response to the Draft Gamba Grass Management Plan
Gamba grass plays an important part of the pasture system in some pastoral operations in the
Top End and eradication is not feasible from a practical, financial and logistical perspective
on many of the northern properties. The Association and the most in the farming community
understand the need for management and control of gamba especially in areas where it poses
a threat to life and property from a fire risk perspective. (September 2009)
 Farming to optimise the fresh water resources in the NT
The Top End of the Northern Territory is seen as a place of abundant fresh water from the dependable yearly monsoonal rains.
Unfortunately, the water is abundant only during the Wet but quickly runs to the sea. (June 2006)
NTAgA's and NTCA's response to Living Rivers
The NT Agriculture Association and the NT Cattleman’s Association (NTCA) are committed to the same aspirational outcomes as the Northern Territory Government and the general NT community of maintaining healthy rivers and catchments. (30 June 2009)
Draft Water Allocation Plan Tindall Limestone Aquifer (Katherine)
On 31 July 2008, NTAgA provided feedback on the
Draft Water Allocation Plan Tindall Limestone Aquifer (Katherine).
Presentation to the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce
On 23 July 2007, NTAgA addressed the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce on the vital issue of the potential for further land and water development.
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