Cattle
NT regulation update: agriculture and livestock changes
From 22 May 2025, the Agriculture Legislation Amendment Regulations 2025 came into place, amending:
- Hemp Industry Regulations 2020
- Livestock Regulations 2009
- Pastoral Land Regulations 1992
- Plant Health Regulations 2011.
Read about these changes.
To read about livestock research projects, go to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website.
- FutureBeef
Find out about the FutureBeef program for the northern Australia beef industry. - Breeding
Heat-tolerant species suitable for the Northern Territory, and herd improvement technciques - Pastoral training courses
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade works with pastoralists to develop tailored training course for employees. - Cattle nutrition
How climate affects pasture quality, and what to feed stock to overcome pasture deficiencies. - Cattle and land management practices
Read about best practice pastoral practices in the Top End and Alice Springs district, and research results from cattle and pastoral trials - Cattle disease and animal management publications
Find information on a range of cattle diseases, treatments and animal management issues in the Northern Territory. - Contact Livestock Industries
Office location and contact details for staff in the Livestock Industries Development division of the Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. - Cattle and bison: biosecurity requirements
Rules for identifying and moving cattle and related livestock into, around and out of the Northern Territory.