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Horticulture

Over half of Australia’s mangoes grow in the Marrakai area – harvests worth $44 million five years ago rose to a record $70 million in 2019. Other crops including melons, pineapples, exotic Asian fruit and vegetables and turf have also reaped similar returns and continue to rise.

Rambutan – tropical fruits of the Top End

Horticulture – Top End local mangoes

of Australia’s mangoes are from the Northern Territory

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Over

Local produce – Bitter melon and Asian fruits, Marrakai region

Bitter melon and Asian vegetables

of the 40,000 dragon fruit plants in Australia are grown in the Northern Territory

Horticulture – Top End local dragon fruit

70%

Around

Turf Farm – turf varieties

The Turf Farm at Humpty Doo produces 5 varieties of turf

Local produce – Expanding pineapple crops, Marrakai region

Pineapple crops expanding

Pineapple crops are expanding with potential to harvest year-round

Horticulture – Top End local produce markets

Exotic Fruits

Wild Bush Tucker

Local produce – Bush tucker, Marrakai region

Wild Bush Tucker