Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan claps back at 'rude' comment from older man

Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan has fired back at a '60 year old bloke' who made rude remarks about her career decisions.

The nurse-turned-farmhand took to TikTok to share an "actual conversation" she experienced with a "60-year-old bloke" who questioned her professional background.

Using a trending audio clip, Harriet revealed how the man enquired about her occupation - prompting her to explain she works as both a nurse and farmer.

The chap seemed baffled by her response, demanding: "Wait, you're a woman farmer? You mean your a farmer's wife?".

Harriet simply kept reiterating her position, stating firmly: "I am a farmer".

The 24-year-old appeared alongside Jeremy Clarkson in the fourth series of Clarkson's Farm - and regularly uses her social media channels to document behind-the-scenes glimpses of her agricultural life.

Responding to her TikTok clip, one follower commented: "This is so true I'm also a farmer but am always recognised as a farmer's wife.."

A second supporter remarked: "I'm 62 and I don't think gender matters, you are an amazing farmer, you certainly taught Jeremy and probably Caleb a thing or two, and a nurse as well, love your dedication and work ethic."

A third viewer observed: "Was this guy living in the 1950s? Mind you it's bit like that here in Devon!".

Another follower declared: "I'm not a farmer's wife, I'm a farmer. My husband is also a farmer. We do it together and also both have full time other jobs."

One cheeky commenter quipped: "Was this your first conversation with Clarkson?"

And a final user said: "Leading straw last year, my mate went into the pub and heard people saying, 'There was a girl driving this huge tractor, I didn't know girls could do that...' He was on about me."

Plenty are glad that Harriet is sharing her experiences online - with viewers of the show saying she's become a wonderful role model for other women and girls interested in agriculture.

Speaking to BBC, Harriet opened up about working in an industry that's often associated with men.

She said: "I think when you talk to somebody and ask what they stereotypically think of when someone says farmer they say '60-year-old man with a checked shirt and a beer belly', and a lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too.

"Just because I'm a small blonde who likes to curl her hair and wear make-up, it doesn't mean I can't be a farmer. I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home wife and cook.

"When the war was on, women did all the farming, so we have always farmed - it's just changing that stereotype."