Farmers, more than most, need to be future focused Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss February 8, 2021 â 10.00pm Save Normal text size The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number. MICHAEL McCORMACK Farmers, more than most, need to be future focused It is truly shocking that Michael McCormack, Nationals leader and deputy PM, said â... Iâm certainly not worried about what might happen in 30 yearsâ timeâ with respect to setting a climate target (âNationals back farmers over climate stanceâ, 8/2). Farmers, those whom he is trying to protect now, will certainly be worried about what might happen to their land and their livelihoods in a short 30 years time.