Malkarri Nursery
Moungibi Vertical Farming Hub
Regional Food Supply Network
This Indigneous-owned nursery will provide high-quality native vegetation and fresh produce to customers within a 500km radius, supporting local land restoration, reforestation and sustainable agriculture. Driven by Traditional Knowledge and community-led stewardship, the nursery will create local employment opportunities and contribute to the ecological and economic resilience of the region.
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Regional Food Supply Network
Moungibi Vertical Farming Hub
Regional Food Supply Network
A robust food distribution and supply network that connects regional producers across Northwest Queensland will ensure a consistent and reliable supply of high-quality local food. This initiative will formally link producers of beef, seafood and fresh vegetables with customers, creating an efficient delivery system that supports both producers and consumers. By streamlining logistics and strengthening regional supply chains, this network will enhance food security, boost local economies and ensure that fresh, sustainably sourced products reach communities across the region.
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Moungibi Vertical Farming Hub
Moungibi Vertical Farming Hub
Moungibi Vertical Farming Hub
A modular vertical farming hub will be established in Burketown to deliver reliable, year-round fresh produce while strengthening youth training, cultural engagement and community wellbeing. Led by Traditional Owners, the initiative integrates STEM learning and Junior Ranger participation, improving nutrition for schools and families while creating pathways into environmental and horticultural careers. Scalable, efficient and culturally grounded, the project supports regional resilience and offers a high-value opportunity for sustainable growth in the Gulf
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Aquaculture Excellence Centre
Aquaculture Excellence Centre
Moungibi Vertical Farming Hub
The Northern Australia Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (NAACE) in Karumba will become a leading Indigenous-guided hub for aquaculture training, research and enterprise development. Building on the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre’s established hatchery capability, the initiative expands high-value species production, integrates aquaponics and food security systems, and strengthens cultural governance and sea-country stewardship. Scalable, market-ready and environmentally aligned, the project creates jobs, advances marine innovation and delivers a significant opportunity for sustainable economic growth in the Gulf.
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Gulf Blue Economy Hatchery
Aquaculture Excellence Centre
Gulf Blue Economy Hatchery
The Indigenous Aquaculture Hatchery will establish a culturally led oyster and sea cucumber enterprise for the Southern Gulf, leveraging the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre’s hatchery capability to accelerate production and reduce setup costs. Combining closed-system spat production in Karumba with grow-out sites across Gulf river systems and sea-country coastlines, the initiative strengthens Indigenous employment, marine restoration and premium market supply. Scalable, restoration-focused and grounded in Traditional Owner governance, it delivers a high-value opportunity for sustainable aquaculture growth in the Gulf.
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Hughenden Plant Nursery
Aquaculture Excellence Centre
Gulf Blue Economy Hatchery
The Hughenden Indigenous Plant Nursery will expand the Malkarri nursery model into a regional hub for native tree propagation and local food production, strengthening environmental restoration and community food security across Northwest Queensland. Led by Traditional Owners, the nursery will supply culturally significant species, bush foods and climate-resilient plants for regional councils, land managers and community projects. With its focus on Indigenous employment, on-Country training and ecological stewardship, the initiative supports landscape regeneration, local enterprise development and a scalable pathway for First Nations-led horticulture across the region.
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