Northern Australia’s future prosperity depends on sectors that can deliver growth, security and long‑term certainty. Agriculture is one of the few industries with the scale, land base, and regional footprint to do exactly that.
As CEO of the Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Amelia Vellar brings deep public sector leadership experience and a lifelong connection to farming. She leads a sector that already underpins regional jobs, infrastructure and investment confidence, and is poised to drive the next wave of sustainable development across the north.
The Northern Territory’s agricultural industries steward nearly half of the Territory’s landmass, support resilient regional communities, and produce nationally significant horticultural output, including more than half of Australia’s mangoes and nearly a third of its melons. With coordinated, evidence‑based planning, the NT is creating the conditions for investors, families and businesses to thrive.
Amelia’s presentation will outline how strategic agricultural development can unlock enduring economic growth, strengthen regional resilience, and position Northern Australia as a powerhouse of sustainable production for decades to come.