Support for primary producers
The Industry Development team supports NT primary producers to grow their businesses and the sector.
The team is responsible for enabling trade and pathways to market, project facilitation and supporting responsible and sustainable land development to grow the NT agriculture sector.
Key areas in which they can provide support and assistance include, facilitating:
- soil and land suitability assessments
- land tenure information
- guidance through the regulatory approvals process
- engaging stakeholders across government and industry.
Contact the team by email agribusiness.development@nt.gov.au or call 08 8999 6058.
Tools, resources and financial support
Get support through industry groups, funding options, land maps, and research.
Industry peak bodies represent primary producers, advocate for their interests and provide support.
Find government grants for agricultural development.
NT Government
Australian Government
Other
Land mapping data to support planning and decision making.
- NR maps - natural resource maps
- NTG open data portal - A library of all publicly available datasets
Studies and reports into agricultural industry development in the NT.
Legislation
Northern Territory and federal legislation apply to different development approval areas.
From 22 May 2025, the Agriculture Legislation Amendment Regulations 2025 came into place.
NT legislation
- Aboriginal Land Act 1978
- Bushfires Management Act 2016
- Crown Lands Act 1992
- Environment Protection Act 2019
- Heritage Act 2011
- Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989
- Pastoral Land Act 1992
- Planning Act 1999
- Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998
- Water Act 1992