Senator CROSSIN (Northern Territory) (14:35): My question is also for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister please outline to the Senate what support the government provides to Australian agriculture, particularly in Northern Australia, and what actions the government should take— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Crossin, resume your seat. When there is silence we will proceed, if you want to chew up question time. Senator Crossin, continue. Senator CROSSIN: Could the minister outline to the Senate what support the government provides to Australian agriculture and what actions the government should take to prepare the nation for the future, including our participation through the Asian century?