Cereals: Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper says farmers must talk about mental health

In a panel hosted on the first day of Cereals 2026, the TV star spoke about the opportunities, the pressures and what farming might look like in the future

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10 June 2026 • 1 min read

As a new entrant himself, since shooting to fame on Clarkson's Farm Kaleb Cooper has been waving the flag for agriculture and trying to encourage young people in to the industry.

In 'Kaleb's Korner' at this year's Cereals event, he spoke about technology, the opportunities in the sector and the need to talk about mental health.

Are you a new entrant? Why not enter the Kaleb Cooper New Entrant category at the Young British Farming Awards?

Interested in Clarkson's Farm? Read our review of season five

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