Seasonal workers arriving from overseas can now undertake their fortnight of mandatory quarantine on farms in the Northern Territory, meaning they’ll no longer have to
As part of a concerted effort to bring valuable tourism dollars to regional Australia and help farmers diversify their income, Airbnb has teamed up with
NT Farmers Association are calling on Ministers for food from around Australia to reform the proposed health star rating system for fruit juices. ‘It is ridiculous that soft drinks full of refined sugar can be rated as healthier than 100% Territory grown mango juice’ Said Paul Burke, CEO of NT Farmers Association.
Yes, it’s late – but it’s been worth waiting for!
Our latest edition of GROW NT is packed full of industry news including:
NT Farmers President, Simon Smith, congratulates the Gunner government on their return to power and outlines what is needed to continue the growth of the agriculture industry
CEO Paul Burke asks “Boundless Possible – Where are the Workers?” How many millions of dollars of products need to be left on the trees or rotting on the ground before governments realise we have an issue?
NT Farmers acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.