23 December 2025
Territory farmers and agribusinesses are set to benefit with the Finocchiaro CLP Government awarding Round 2 of the Agricultural Value-Add Grant to eight local businesses, delivering $258,000 to boost jobs, investment and innovation across the Northern Territory.
Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Gerard Maley said the grants were backing Territory businesses that were willing to invest in themselves and grow the NT's $1.4 billion primary industries sector in our year of action, certainty and security.
"The Territory's primary industries are the backbone of the bush, contributing $1.4 billion to our economy, and this funding is about helping local producers take the next step," Mr Maley said.
"This round attracted strong interest, with 53 applications from every region of the Territory and across all major sectors - pastoral, horticulture, fisheries, forestry and related industries - which shows the confidence businesses have in agriculture's future."
The eight successful projects will support more than $830,000 in total project investment, strengthening productivity, expanding processing capacity and improving market access across the Territory.
Mr Maley said the grants were designed to ensure strong industry buy-in, with funding of up to $50,000 requiring a minimum 50 per cent co-contribution.
"Agriculture is a priority sector in rebuilding the Territory's economy and unlocking regional development, and this program is delivering real, practical support where it matters."
Successful recipients - Round 2 Agricultural Value-Add Grant:
Hale River Cattle Pty Ltd - Road train weighbridge ($50,000)Outback Connection - Rapid Honey Hive: Pollination expansion and biosecurity training ($46,606.25)Rum Jungle Meat Export - Rum Jungle abattoir equipment ($45,451.87)S&H Best Fresh Growers & Packers - Development of protected cropping technologies ($43,775.00)Go Wide Cattle Company - Silage feeding yards and storage ($34,217.91)Berrimah Cattle Company - Export yards upgrades ($18,821.34)NT Tropical Passionfruit - Horsnell Road expansion ($13,993.25)Allison Hayward - Tropical avocado propagation nursery ($5,134.38)
"These investments highlight the Northern Territory as a place where businesses are willing to back themselves and grow," Mr Maley said.
Funding for Round 2 was delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government, reflecting a shared commitment to growing and developing agriculture across the Northern Territory, with projects expected to be completed by May 2026.
