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Jeremy Clarkson appeared unexpectedly at the Tory conference in Birmingham today to advocate for farmers struggling with tough conditions. Interviewed by shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, Clarkson discussed the difficulties faced on his Oxfordshire farm this year, citing issues like extreme weather and rising costs. He highlighted that many farmers lack alternative income sources compared to himself, who also hosts quiz shows and writes columns, emphasizing how various challenges from global conflicts to energy prices make farming increasingly difficult.
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Jeremy Clarkson, the former Top Gear host turned farmer, made a surprise appearance at the Tory conference in Birmingham to advocate for better support for farmers. During an interview with shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, Clarkson discussed the difficulties of running his farm in Oxfordshire this year, noting that extreme weather conditions have been particularly challenging. He also mentioned hosting a quiz show on ITV and considering opening another pub outside of Britain due to current business conditions in the country. Clarkson emphasized that not all farmers can rely on additional income from media work and expressed frustration about setting up businesses in Britain right now.
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Jeremy Clarkson made a surprise appearance at Tory conference today as he pushes for a fair deal for farmers.
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The motoring expert turned Clarkson's Farm star highlighted the challenges facing the industry on stage in Birmingham.
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Interviewed by shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, Clarkson said this year had been extremely difficult on his Oxfordshire farm.
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year → interview → farm
He said he was hoping that the weather might not be as hot in 2027, but pointed out that he was lucky to have other sources of income.
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'Not every famer has a quiz show to host on ITV...' he joked.
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he → have → ITV
Clarkson revealed that he is considering opening another pub, but added that it would not be in Britain.
'Why would anybody set up a business in this country right now?' he said.
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Jeremy Clarkson made a surprise appearance at Tory conference today as he pushes for a fair deal for farmers
Interviewed by shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, Clarkson said this year had been extremely difficult on his Oxordshire farm
Clarkson, who also presents Who Wants To Be A Millionaire on ITV, spoke alongside land agent Charlie Ireland, who features on his Amazon Prime show.
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He said: 'We worked really hard all year and we ended up with, I think I'm right in saying, three ounces of hen food.
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It was an absolute disaster on the farming side but, I mean, luckily we've got other projects going on now.
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projects → mean → side
He also mentioned rising costs for the pub he runs, near his farm in the Cotswolds.
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Clarkson said: 'I'm very fortunate that I do have other income streams and newspaper columns, but if you're an ordinary farmer, it's not just the weather.
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Remember, it's as Charlie was saying, the attacks come from everywhere – whether it's Iran or Ukraine or taxes or energy costs – whatever it might be, it's just relentless.'
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The 66-year-old revealed during the last season of his show that he was having treatment for prostate cancer.
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Clarkson has attracted a huge audience to watch him trying to learn how to run a farm
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