Jeremy Clarkson makes brutally honest admission about farming amid money woes

Jeremy Clarkson has been sharing his thoughts about his farm - Diddly Squat - and the financial outlook for the year, as he revealed he could make more money selling his toenail clippings
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed the stark reality of farming, despite the roaring success of his Amazon Prime show Clarkson's Farm. The motoring icon turned agriculture aficionado, who has won hearts with his ventures on the farm in the currently streaming fourth season of the series, confessed that the acclaim of the show doesn't equate to a flourishing farm business.
Speaking frankly to a fan, Jeremy didn't shy away from laying bare the grim status of his farming endeavours and hinted he could be pocketing more dosh doing just about anything else. His forthright admission follows his recent analogy that likened farmers to miners, describing them both as 'pawns for politicians'.
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He even joked that selling something completely different might prove more lucrative than his farming efforts. Clarkson's unfiltered comments were sparked by a viewer who commended Clarkson's Farm for its entertainment value but insinuated it was merely a fiscal bandage for the losses incurred by the farm.
The viewer had remarked: "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".
Jeremy hit back with his typical candour: "I could earn more from selling my toe nail clippings than farming. And I have a horrible feeling that this year will be worse than ever."
However, the former Top Gear presenter isn't one to rest on his laurels; he's actively exploring ideas to attract visitors to his farm, such as an "outdoor cinema" concept he floated earlier in May.
Jeremy Clarkson has hinted at the possibility of bringing an outdoor cinema experience to his farm, following a fan's suggestion on social media. The fan proposed: "Why don't you 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 etc. Bring back the outdoor cinema for sunset screenings. It's so fun."
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To which Clarkson replied with interest: "Been talking about that very thing today." This tease comes as opinions are split over the cost of fare at The Farmer's Dog, the pub owned by the TV personality.
A detractor commented on the pricing: "Thought Jeremy Clarkson wanted an affordable pub for customers. £24 for pie and veg is a bit much."
Clarkson, ever ready for a retort, offered a witty response: "Have you seen beef prices right now? If you could make it for less, I'll give you a job."
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The original poster later expressed their confusion about current fair pricing: "To be honest I wouldn't know what is a decent price anymore. Constantly changing." Another individual added a touch of humour: "It ain't Wetherspoons, pal."
On the flip side, a content diner praised the establishment: "Was the best £24 spent! Fantastic meal there, great food and all local produce - stop whinging!".

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