From processors having kill schedules booked out months ahead and feedlots struggling to find space, in a matter of weeks, the industry is now struggling to find cattle and lifting rates to encourage sales. 

In this week's update Kylie Dulhunty covers rural property confidence, former courthouse sells above reserve, Central West grazing gem hits market, modern grape enterprise hits market and more.

Andy Watson operates a 600-cow EU-accredited self-replacing herd at Bungowannah, just west of Albury and across the river from the Barnawartha Saleyards. Despite his proximity to physical selling centres, Mr Watson has chosen to market his cattle through AuctionsPlus for more than 15 years. 

With fewer lambs, a boom in lot feeding, and increasing grid weights, lamb slaughter weights responded strongly in March.