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Clarkson attempts to diversify after leaving hundreds of acres untouched

Having set aside fields generating no money, Jeremy Clarkson tries his hand at diversifying into rabbits, herbs and flax

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
Clarkson attempts to diversify after leaving hundreds of acres untouched

Jeremy Clarkson left hundreds of acres untouched this year, after being told by his agronomist that there would be no point in planting wheat or barley as no matter the weather, he would be guaranteed...

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