There was a spring in the steps of restockers as they seriously sought the better lines of cattle at Tumut

Rebuilding the national herd is going to be very tough when rain does come because heifers will be very dear and there wont be many around.

Right on cue the August winds have stepped into gear this week and placed even further pressure on the landscape.

Angus bulls sold well with 30 sold from 39 offered to a top of $16,000 twice. There was an auction average of $5367. Thirteen Charolais bulls were on offer of which nine cleared for a top price of $5000 and an average of $4222.

One hundred per cent clearance for Wakefield Charolais bull sale on Friday, with coastal buyers dominating the bidding.

Top price bulls staying in New South Wales

Dairy imports from New Zealand, Europe and America have doubled in recent years, but the low dollar could slow the trade

Northern NSW up-and-coming dairy farmer Jeremy Miller used Dairy Australia's DairyPath program to take the next step in his journey to owning his own farm.

Kerryn Powell talks about the challenges of running the family dairy farm and the decision to sell in the wake of the lifesaving tragedy that claimed the lives of his brother and father.