Emotions run high at Nohoval herd auction
The Kingston family, who are at the centre of the auction, say they're heartbroken
"Years of work gone up in flames."
That's how a farmer in Nohoval has described an auction taking place on their land today.
Peter Kingston of Crayden Hill farm says the family is being forced to sell 1,000 dairy cows against their wishes.
Protesters have gathered in a peaceful rally outside the property as the auction with 200 potential buyers is taking place.
It follows a High Court ruling on a charge relating to a debt associated with the family farm.
However, Peter Kingston told RedFM News, that he finds it difficult to believe that's how the system operates:
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