8.00am - Sunday 1st February 2026 14,059
In Part 2 of our visit to Connolly Farms, we sit down with Ian and Phillip to hear the story behind some of the toughest challenges their family farm has faced.
Ten years ago, TB nearly wiped the farm out — with stock losses that would have ended many family farms for good. In this episode, Ian explains what that moment was really like, how close they came to losing everything and what it took to rebuild the core of the business.
They also talk honestly about the pressures facing farmers today, why stock ALWAYS comes first and what the future of dairy farming might look like for the next generation.
This is a raw, honest conversation about resilience, responsibility and the reality of modern farming.
👉 If you haven’t watched Part 1 yet, make sure to check it out to see how this story began.
https://youtu.be/15r1TrLYZuA?si=S8nMtehoR-D-9dg8
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