Jeremy Clarkson has spoken candidly about another difficult moment at his Oxfordshire farm, after confirming that one more cow has been lost at Diddly Squat.
The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter bought Diddly Squat Farm in 2008. Spanning around 1,000 acres near Chadlington, the land was initially rented out before Clarkson decided to take on the challenge of running it himself in 2019.
That decision led to the creation of Clarkson’s Farm, which has become one of Amazon Prime’s most popular factual programmes. Filmed on location, the series has followed Clarkson’s often steep learning curve as a farmer and has so far aired four seasons, with a fifth already commissioned.
In 2025, the farm was dealt a serious blow when bovine TB was detected within the cattle herd. The disease, which continues to affect farms across the UK, triggers strict controls once detected. Under current regulations, repeated failed tests mean animals must be isolated, and in some cases removed from the herd entirely.
In October last year, Clarkson shared the distressing news that one infected cow had been destroyed, along with two unborn calves. At the time, he described the situation as “so sad”, acknowledging the emotional toll such losses take on farmers and their staff.
Now, the broadcaster has revealed that the herd has suffered another setback. Posting on Instagram on Saturday, January 31, Clarkson shared a photograph of a cow alongside a brief but poignant message: “Sad day on the farm. We lost another cow.”
The update prompted an outpouring of support from viewers of the show and members of the farming community, many of whom shared similar experiences. One follower wrote: “We lost one of our cows the other day. It was heartbreaking. I really feel for you.” Another added: “I’m so sorry, Jeremy, and for everyone working on the farm too. You can see how much you all care for the animals. Hopefully the team can find a way to stop any further losses.”
Clarkson has previously spoken about how dealing with livestock has been one of the most emotionally challenging aspects of farming, particularly when circumstances are beyond a farmer’s control. The latest incident is likely to feature in the upcoming series, which is expected to continue showing the less glamorous realities of life on a working farm, alongside the successes.
