Jeremy Clarkson has warned that this year's harvest for farmers across the country promises to be "catastrophic" following adverse weather conditions that have gripped the nation this year.
The latest blow to the 65-year-old presenter-turned-farmer comes just days after he revealed his cattle had been ravaged following an outbreak of bovine TB on the farm.
"Bad news from Diddly Squat. We've gone down with TB. Everyone here is absolutely devastated," Clarkson revealed on X last week.
On Friday, he revealed it isn't just TB he's having to contend with. "It looks like this year’s harvest will be catastrophic," he began on his social media page.
Warning of the repercussions, Clarkson continued: "That should be a worry for anyone who eats food.
"If a disaster on this scale had befallen any other industry, there would be a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth."
Inevitably, fans rushed to console the former Top Gear presenter, with many sending their best wishes and good luck messages to Clarkson and farmers up and down the country.
The Clarkson's Farm star replied to a handful of concerned fans, including one who asked whether or not Diddly Squat would be able to survive if not supported by "other adjacent businesses like the pub and shop".
Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper have been battling against the odds this harvest
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Highlighting the plight farmers are facing everywhere, Clarkson simply responded: "Not a cat in hell's chance."
Another X user asked what conditions would've been welcomed by Clarkson, who in turn explained: "Normal weather would help. It never stopped raining in 2024 and never started in 2025."
"Drama is good TV," another rather insensitive fan replied, prompting Clarkson to point out: "Yes. But most farms don’t have TV shows to keep them going."
It's not the first time Clarkson has raised the problems of this year's harvest. Earlier this year, he was forced to abandon Hawkstone's VIP Summer Party early to try and solve an issue caused by the harvest at his farm.
It looks like this year’s harvest will be catastrophic. That should be a worry for anyone who eats food. If a disaster on this scale had befallen any other industry, there would be a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth.
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) August 8, 2025
The harvest blow comes after Clarkson revealed part of his farm would have to be shut off for two months for TB testing and that he was unable to sell his cows for now.
The infected animal is a pregnant cow carrying twins, according to Clarkson's social media posts. As a result, the farm faces strict movement restrictions, preventing any purchase or sale of cattle.
Of particular concern was the status of Endgame, Clarkson's recently acquired prize bull featured in the latest series, which returned an inconclusive test result. "I couldn't bear it if we lost him," the presenter told his followers online.
Speaking to Times Radio Breakfast, Clarkson explained the testing process occurs every six months, but admitted becoming complacent about what seemed a theoretical risk until the veterinarian delivered the positive result.
Jeremy Clarkson has faced a number of obstacles this year on his farm
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Bovine tuberculosis represents a devastating threat to farming operations, as infected cattle must be isolated and slaughtered following positive or repeated inconclusive test results.
The disease spreads primarily through respiratory droplets when animals breathe in bacteria from infected livestock.
The chronic infection, caused by Mycobacterium bovis, poses risks to both animal welfare and farm productivity whilst triggering severe trade restrictions.
Wildlife, particularly badgers, can also carry and transmit the disease to cattle herds.
Diddly Squat farm is located near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire | PAOxfordshire sits within an edge zone for bovine TB, positioned between high and low risk regions, requiring most herds to undergo testing twice yearly.
The presenter revealed his farming struggles extended beyond the TB outbreak, with a puppy dying last week and a seriously ill calf requiring attention. "Honestly, farming? I'm not enjoying it this week," he told Times Radio last Friday.
Despite the movement restrictions, Clarkson clarified that Diddly Squat remains open to visitors, stating: "The farm is NOT shut. We just can't buy or sell any cows."
Recent weeks have seen multiple bovine TB cases reported in the Chipping Norton area, according to disease mapping platform ibTB, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing farmers in the region.