Jeremy Clarkson has made a stark admission about the financial reality of farming, despite the success of his Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm.
The television presenter revealed he could earn more money from “selling my toenail clippings than farming” in a brutal exchange on social media platform X.
His comments came in response to a viewer who suggested the popular show was merely financial compensation for his farm’s losses.
The thread began when user Liz Webster posted a screenshot of the star’s Sunday Times column and penned: “It’s true that @johnmcternan blurted out with excitement that @UKLabour will do to farmers what Thatcher did to coal miners.
“But as @JeremyClarkson brilliantly explains, this will have far-reaching consequences for all.”
One X user and Clarkson fan replied: “Have watched all of the series, they’re quite entertaining. But, please don’t try to tell me he earns more from farming than from Amazon Video.”
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Clarkson’s response was characteristically blunt: “I could earn more from selling my toenail clippings than farming. And I have a horrible feeling that this year will be worse than ever.”
The former Top Gear presenter’s pessimistic outlook for the agricultural sector follows his recent comparison of farmers to miners, describing both as “pawns for politicians”.
His frank assessment comes as the fourth series of Clarkson’s Farm continues to air weekly episodes on Amazon Prime.
Despite the show’s popularity, Clarkson has been clear that its success doesn’t translate into a profitable farming operation.
However, the presenter isn’t simply accepting defeat and has been exploring ways to attract visitors to his Oxfordshire farm, including the possibility of establishing an outdoor cinema.
When a fan suggested on social media that he should “put a big screen projector TV on your farm and make picnic baskets of your produce or allow people to have picnics using local produce and encourage food trucks”, Clarkson responded with interest.
“Been talking about that very thing today,” he replied to the proposal for sunset screenings.
The suggestion included bringing back outdoor cinema experiences whilst showcasing local produce from the farm.
Meanwhile, Clarkson has found himself defending the pricing at his pub, The Farmer’s Dog, where critics have questioned whether a £24 pie and vegetables represent value for money.
“Thought Jeremy Clarkson wanted an affordable pub for customers. £24 for pie and veg is a bit much,” one person commented.
Clarkson swiftly responded: “Have you seen beef prices right now? If you could make it for less, I’ll give you a job.”
The exchange prompted mixed reactions as one diner defended the establishment, saying it was “the best £24 spent” with “great food and all local produce”, while others pointed out “it ain’t Wetherspoons, pal”. (sic)