Jeremy Clarkson ‘proud’ as Kaleb Cooper to rival with farm project
It looks like Clarkson’s Farm favourite Kaleb Cooper is stepping out of his boss’s shadow — and straight into the spotlight — with a bold new business venture set to rival Jeremy Clarkson’s own farming empire.
The 27-year-old, who hails from Chipping Norton in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, first shot to fame in 2021 as the no-nonsense, quick-witted farmhand on Amazon Prime’s hit series Clarkson’s Farm. Instantly winning over audiences with his cheeky humor, eye rolls, and deadpan honesty, Cooper became the breakout star of the show — often stealing the scene from Clarkson himself.
Over the past four seasons, fans have watched Cooper grow from a young farmhand into a confident and savvy businessman, balancing family life with the daily challenges of modern farming. Now, the father-of-three is taking things one step further by launching his own “farm to fork” enterprise, mirroring the hugely successful Diddly Squat Farm Shop run by Clarkson.
His new company, Cooper Livestock Ltd, is already up and running, selling a range of home-reared, high-quality meats — including steaks, sausages, burgers, and barbecue boxes — sourced directly from his own farm.
According to the official website, Cooper’s new venture is all about keeping things local and sustainable:
“We’re a family-run farm in Chipping Norton passionate about producing home-reared beef, lamb, and pork. From field to fork, everything we sell is raised with care and butchered locally to ensure the best quality and flavour.”
The company proudly markets its produce as “quality, local meat — straight from our farm and onto your fork.”
A source close to the production told The Sun that Clarkson couldn’t be happier about his protégé’s growing success.
“Kaleb is a superstar and deserves all the success he’s rightly getting. Jeremy is proud as punch,” the insider said.
It’s a statement that reflects the genuine bond the two have built since Clarkson’s Farm first hit screens. While Clarkson may be known for his fiery temper and larger-than-life personality, Kaleb’s grounded, hardworking attitude has made him the heart of the show — and a symbol of a new generation of British farmers.
And it’s not just meat Cooper is producing. The ambitious young entrepreneur is rapidly expanding his portfolio, with multiple registered businesses under his belt, including K Cooper Retail Limited, K Cooper Holdings Limited, Kaleb Cooper Productions Limited, and Kaleb Cooper Contracting Limited.
In addition to managing his new business empire back home, Cooper is currently in Australia filming his own Amazon Prime farming series, which will showcase his journey abroad and his passion for the land.
His growing fame and expanding ventures have sparked comparisons with Clarkson himself — who also transformed his love of farming into a successful entertainment and business enterprise. But while some might call it a rivalry, those who know them best say it’s more a story of mentorship and mutual respect.
Clarkson has long praised Cooper for his drive and authenticity, crediting him as a key reason for Clarkson’s Farm’s runaway success. “Kaleb knows farming inside out — I’d be lost without him,” Clarkson once admitted.
Now, with his own brand, his own TV show, and a rapidly growing fanbase, Kaleb Cooper appears to be following in his mentor’s footsteps — and perhaps even paving a path of his own.
From the fields of Chipping Norton to the pastures of Australia, the once camera-shy farmhand has become one of Britain’s most recognizable young farmers — and his latest venture proves that the future of farming might just belong to the next generation.