The Department's Tennant Creek office aims to lead the development of primary industry and rural communities in the Tennant Creek region.
Departmental staff provide a comprehensive service, in all aspects of primary production.
Regional staff investigate weeds, rangeland production, animal health and production issues, and diversification options relevant to the pastoral industry. They support local industry groups, such as the Barkly Landcare and Conservation Association and the Barkly Research and Advisory Committee. Many of the region's pastoral leases are held by large pastoral companies, with the remainder being family-owned, or held by aboriginal groups. The region supports some 450,000 head of beef cattle. Regional staff are working closely with these groups to research horticultural options for aboriginal outstations.