The phenomenal growth of the region’s agribusiness continues to rise, generating hundreds of millions into the economy and creating more jobs every year. Much of the surrounding land is pastoral that supply both national and international markets. The Port of Darwin is recognised as one of the world’s largest ports for live cattle exports.

The Humpty Doo Barramundi fish farm is another great success story of the area. Expansion plans have commenced with a $57.6 million investment plan in place – around half has been funded through the Australian Government’s Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).

The region surrounding The Sanctuary is the hub of the Territory’s horticulture industry. Over half of Australia’s mangoes are from the Territory, half of these again are grown in this area. Horticulture contributes over $200 million annually to the Territory's economy. The government are working towards more value-adding investments to grow the industry to around $3.5 billion by 2030. ASX-listed Duxton Farms have secured the lease on the Wildman Agriculture Precinct – 26,000 hectares of prime agricultural crown land. Located just a short distance from The Sanctuary, this precinct will facilitate the exponential growth and development of even more fruit crops, hay, cattle and buffalo with potential niche markets such as Kakadu Plums and rain-fed forestry.

These established and emerging Agribusinesses are surrounded by protected conservation reserves, totalling approximately a quarter of the region. The managed conservation area and these industries within it, share a balanced and harmonious working relationship, which goes a long way in proving that both industry and the environment can successfully partner with each other and attain a long, sustainable future.