Diddly Squat Farm's Crops Scorched in Scorching Heat
With supply costs soaring, Clarkson's restaurant dreams may be dashed
Diddly Squat Farm, owned by former "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson, has been hit hard by the scorching weather that has plagued the UK in recent months. The extreme heat has destroyed crops, leaving Clarkson facing losses that could jeopardize his plans to open a restaurant on the farm.
According to Clarkson, the heat has been "unprecedented" and has caused "widespread damage" to his crops. He said that the heat has "cooked" his potatoes and "withered" his carrots, leaving him with little to harvest.
The losses come at a time when Clarkson is already facing rising supply costs. The cost of fertilizer, fuel, and other supplies has increased significantly in recent months, making it more difficult for farmers to turn a profit.
Clarkson's restaurant dreams may now be in jeopardy. He had planned to open a restaurant on the farm in the spring of 2023, but the crop losses could delay or even derail those plans.
Clarkson is not the only farmer who has been affected by the scorching weather. Farmers across the UK have reported losses due to the heat, and the National Farmers' Union has warned that the impact on the food supply could be significant.
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