Laboratory Services

Quality assured laboratory services are provided to support the pastoral, horticultural and aquaculture industries of the Northern Territory and support and implement Government policies relating to biosecurity and product integrity through programs of diagnostic testing, disease monitoring and surveillance and product testing.

Although research is not the primary function, strategic and applied research is undertaken to support service delivery and to promote and enhance productivity within the different sectors. Research and development is focussed on improved diagnostic capabilities, defining the extent and significance of diseases and pests in the Northern Territory, the characterisation of pests and diseases limiting production and strategies that may be implemented to manage or control such agents.

There are 6 laboratories:

• Agricultural Chemistry
• Berrimah Veterinary Laboratories (under development)
• Entomology
• Water Microbiology Analysis
• Plant Pathology
• Water Chemistry