National Farmers’ Federation


Snatch the Murray-Darling Basin from the states to save it

There’s a clear solution to the management problems of the Murray-Darling, at least in the view of many South Australians: a full Commonwealth takeover of the Basin, writes Bernard Keane in his second special water report.

Nats don’t mind a rural rort, as long as it goes to their constituents

The collapse of Timbercorp and Great Southern is at least partly the consequence of the Howard Government’s attempts to regain control of agricultural managed investment schemes.

State of the planet

Plantstones’ could help lock away carbon … NFF wants to work with govt on climate … Any colour so long as it’s green at US car show … EU rethinks biofuels guidelines … The storied Mediterranean faces climate change

MacCormack: Nats stick to the script, shameless pork handouts ensue

Unlike the Liberals, the Nationals are honest about their shameless rorting of public policy in favour of a minority interest, writes David MacCormack.

Razer: Meanwhile on MyFace…

Oh, he’s posted something new. Banging on about the Worm again. Helen Razer studies the geek campaign.