Jeremy Clarkson says UK farmers face relentless attacks from taxes, energy costs, and global conflicts

Jeremy Clarkson, the TV presenter and farmer, has spoken about the severe difficulties facing UK agriculture. In a newspaper column, he detailed constant theft of equipment and diesel at his farm, leading him to install extreme security. At the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, he described the past year as "terrible" for farming, citing poor weather, high costs, and the Labour government's inheritance tax on family farms. He also mentioned considering opening a second pub outside the UK, questioning why anyone would start a business in the country under current conditions.

Jeremy Clarkson says UK farmers face relentless attacks from taxes, energy costs, and global conflicts
Published Oct 5, 2026
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