May 2020

2016 the year that a spark was lit at the heart of GRASSMEN! In this video Donkey recaps the DVD Twist of Fiat! The journey of the Fiat 110-90, the GRASSWOMAN took control of the silage at GRASSMEN HQ releasing some of our old favourite tractors to help with the process!

Donkey caught up with Eddie Gamble and Ryan Doherty, two contactors who feature on GRASSMEN TV… Can you spot what these two have in common? This DVD also introduced Michael Hoey of Country Crest. A true legend, gentleman and inspiration to Donkey and everyone at GRASSMEN!

“There’s nothing that can mow like a Big M. Nothing on this earth” A quote from a real legend Bob “The Gaffer” McConaghy. Donkey looks back at the DVD Westbound and Down a three-part contractor visit that takes the team all over Ireland.

Jumping back into the interviewer seat Donkey chats to The Killen Brothers, one of the hardest working band of brothers in the industry. Martin “The Ice Man” Becket and his operation located in the west of Ireland, with some of the most challenging conditions and McConaghy Contracts one of Northern Ireland’s longest established and respected fleets, with three generations of the family now involved working in areas of outstanding natural beauty on Co Antrim’s famous north coast!

Can the Fastrac 4220 and Ktwo trailer out-manoeuver James McKay in his new John Deere 6145R and Herron H2 trailer? Only one way to find out!

Thanks to RJ and KD McLean and also Ktwo for the lend of this kit to try out. Donkey and Gazza are loving it! Their camera and editing work is coming along nicely too!

Donkey takes a look back at one of our most ambitious DVDs to date. Off the back of Wilson Farming GRASSMEN was making a name for itself.

The big players in the industry were taking notice and Donkey found a new confidence that resulted in a 'no fear' approach to the companies he had always idolised. This new attitude resulted in the building blocks for what would become Donkey Contracts.

The range of kit we we found ourselves working with was on a whole new level and although it was challenging at times it was extremely exciting to be able to work with so many different manufacturers. Donkey Contracts also seen us welcome our first ever GRASSWOMAN, Kirstie Ward. She very quickly proved herself a vital member of the team and her popularity with our fans went beyond what we could have ever anticipated

Gazza took the Fastrac to Fermanagh to put it to the test using Barry Reads' SUMO Subsoiler. Lets see how it fared out against Barrys Valtra 234.

Please note: Donkey and Gazza have undertaken filming and editing duties for the Fastrac challenges, please go easy on them!