The Grassmen duo made their first film in 2009 and they now have numerous titles, sales of which run into tens of thousands. They also have a cult following on youtube. This 7 DVD set includes all of the following;
NEW Two Ledgends & A Donkey - In a unique Grassmen challenge two special characters from our earlier titles, namely the Legends that are Jimmy Doherty & Mike Greenaway, join the Grassmen's unforgettable team member Donkey for a series of tractor tests. Each man was given a budget of £16,000 to buy a 2nd hand tractor which they believed could still compete with today's new and rather expensive kit. In this first episode, they put their old girls back to work and as expected it isn't long before the breakdowns and banter kick in. Including reviews on the JF 1060 and Schuitemaker wagons this DVD will entertain all ages from start to finish.
Its In The Blood - On an island situated east of the Atlantic Ocean, in the Northern Province where wet weather grows the greenest grass on the planet, a dedicated group of men battle with the sodden ground, steep hills, narrow roads and tight yards to harvest thousands of acres of lush green silage. These are Northern Ireland's GRASSMEN. Interviews with three contractors from different locations in Ulster explain how they became GRASSMEN. In addition they each talk about the current machinery they use, experiences best forgotten and what drives them to persevere with the grass.
Keep 'er lit - Join Luke Furse (Farmer’s Weekly Contractor of the Year Finalist), his son Lloyd and the rest of the team in Devon for an insight into the working of Furse agricultural contracting and earthmoving businesses. The first in a two-part series, "Keep 'er Lit" shows the crew flat-out between the rain showers, as Grassmen. Watch the varied fleet of tractors, hear the performance comparison results and make up your own mind as to which tractor brand really is the winner.
Old School - In an epic compilation of three unique events, Classic Grassmen captures a huge variety of old school kit in full flight. After a long harvest season Devon based Luke Furse and his team take an evening to blow the dust off their Ford and County collections. We also travel to Co. Down where Cyril Hanna has organised a fleet of local Ferguson tractors to haul in wholecrop silage, including two rare 1250's and a V8 1155. This production is rounded off with the sights and sounds of the Dunmore single-chop world record attempt, including some rare harvesters working in a history of silage demonstration. Despite a tough summer the Vintage club aim to smash the previous record of 26 machines.
Meet the special characters who live and breathe classic tractors, as they put the pedal to the metal.
Sustain The Flame - 'Sustain the flame', the second DVD in a two-part series follows Luke Furse (Farmer's Weekly Contractor of the Year Finalist), his son Lloyd and the rest of the contracting team during the busy Autumn harvest season. This sequel to Grassmen's 'Keep er lit' DVD, focuses on corn cutting and maize harvesting Devon style. The multicoloured fleet of machinery ensures there's something for everyone and the final verdict is delivered on the four tractor performance test, featuring a John Deere, Landini, Fendt and Case.
Green Fever - The third installment in the Grassmen documentary series, 'Green Fever' gives a comparison of silage making in counties Cork, Fermanagh and Down in the difficult 2011 season. Featuring Troy Contracting, Read Agri Contracts and McKelvey Harvesting, a diverse range of kit can be seen in action across the unique challenges of each location.
Fulla the pipe - 'fulla the pipe’ is like no other production. Using unique camera angles and real time action you will experience the highlights of 2010’s first cut silage season. You will be taken on a journey through some of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular countryside by three of the province's largest contracting fleets. The diversity of the machinery will ensure that there is something to suit every tractor enthusiast. The reality of silage contracting is honestly and accurately portrayed in this documentary, with the weather and inevitable breakdowns being just some of the challenges faced. More than just machinery, the characters amongst the Grassmen emerge as they share the highs, the lows and the humour of the season. This DVD provides a snap shot of the art of silage contracting in the 21st century.
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