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Victoria Johns

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper arrives at Downing Street for Farm to Fork summit

Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper rocked up at Downing Street today for the Government's Farm to Fork summit.

The farming contractor 24, who stars alongside Jeremy Clarkson in the Amazon show, was among a selection of food leaders hoping to secure the UK's supermarket supply chains.

The summit follows an announcement that farmers are to be given greater protection in future trade deals as part of a new package of measures unveiled recently.

Former Top Gear host Jeremy, 63, has revealed he is facing financial worries on Diddly Squat Farm after "selling food at a loss".

Claiming it was 'the last roll of the dice', he said: "On top of the physical issues, which will only get worse, there are financial problems too. And they're going to get worse as well.

'Because the grants and subsidies that I used to get from the EU, to recompense me for selling food at a loss, are dwindling until, in three years' time, they will dry up completely. These, then, are troubling times, because what am I to do?

"Farming hurts my back and my knees, and if I attempt to use my land to grow food, I'll lose money. It has been causing me some sleepless nights, that's for sure," reports The Sunday Times.

Kaleb, meanwhile, who gained an army of fans with his witty putdowns on Clarkson's Farm has shared a dramatic new career move – which will help budding farmers.

The Clarkson's Farm star was among a group of food leaders that spoke to the Government (Getty Images)

The father-of-one has joined forces with the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) to launch a new bursary for those looking to follow in his footsteps and launch a career in agriculture.

The self-made agricultural entrepreneur has been working in and around farms since he was at school and wants to help those who share his passion.

Launching the bursary to students at Cirencester University on last week, he said: “Farming is who I am. Encouraging the younger generation into agriculture has always been so important to me.

Kaleb advises Jeremy on Clarkson's Farm (Press Association Images)

"I feel lucky that I knew my path from such an early age and want to help spread that passion and drive. Launching this bursary means so much, as it can support students who want to pursue an agricultural career or who might be struggling to get into farming.”

Kaleb is also set to become a father again after he revealed in January he and his fiancée Taya are expecting a girl.

The couple are already proud parents to son, Oscar and told fans they were delighted about welcoming a new addition to the family.

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