Jeremy Clarkson has spoken candidly about the tough financial side of farming, joking that he might earn more by selling his own toenail clippings.
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed the tough realities of farming, despite the success of his Amazon Prime show, Clarkson’s Farm. While his farming adventures have attracted lots of viewers in the latest season, he admits that the show’s popularity hasn’t turned into a thriving agricultural business.
In a frank conversation with a fan, Jeremy didn’t shy away from describing the bleak situation of his farm, even joking that he could probably make more money doing almost anything else. This honest admission follows his recent comparison of farmers to miners, calling both groups “pawns for politicians.”
Clarkson joked that trying a completely different business might bring in more money than farming does for him. His honest comments came after a fan praised Clarkson’s Farm for being entertaining but hinted that the show was masking the financial struggles of the farm.
The fan had said, “I’ve watched all the series, they’re really entertaining. But please don’t tell me he makes more money from farming than from Amazon Video.”
Jeremy replied with his usual blunt honesty: “I could make more money selling my toenail clippings than from farming. And I have a bad feeling this year will be even worse.”
Jeremy Clarkson, the energetic former Top Gear host, is excited about improving the visitor experience at his farm. Recently, he considered a fan’s idea of hosting outdoor cinema nights.
A fan suggested setting up a big screen projector on the farm, offering picnic baskets made from local produce, encouraging food trucks, and bringing back sunset outdoor movie screenings, calling it “so fun.”
Clarkson replied enthusiastically, “Been talking about that very thing today.”
Meanwhile, his pub, The Farmer’s Dog, has received mixed reviews, with some customers criticizing the prices.
One reviewer commented, “I thought Jeremy Clarkson wanted an affordable pub, but £24 for pie and veg feels too expensive.”
Clarkson quickly fired back, “Have you seen beef prices right now? If you can make it cheaper, I’ll give you a job.”
Amid the debate over fair pricing, one commenter admitted confusion, saying, “Honestly, I don’t even know what a reasonable price is anymore. It keeps changing.”
Another added jokingly, “This isn’t Wetherspoons, mate.”
Meanwhile, a happy customer praised the restaurant, saying, “That £24 was totally worth it! Fantastic meal with great food made from local produce—stop complaining!”