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Press and Journal
04-05-2025
- General
- Press and Journal
North-east student wants to help build future of family-run farm
Every month, we catch up with a member of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). This time we hear from Gemma Stuart, of Udny Junior Agricultural Club. I have been brought up by my parents, alongside my older brother, on an arable and mixed livestock farm at Milltown of Birness, near Ellon. We run a flock of Suffolks, Texels and cross ewes to sell to the pedigree and commercial market at sales across the country. Beside the sheep, we have 300 store cattle which are bought in as forward stores for finishing. In addition, we have 350 acres all ploughable, of which 140ac are used to grow feed barley and 15ac of swedes or stubble turnips, and a small acreage of cabbage. I am currently finishing my fourth year at Scotland's Rural College, studying for a BSc honours degree in rural business management. For the past two years I have had a part-time job at ANM Group, of Thainstone, near Inverurie. After I have finished college I will be going there to work full time. I've had the role of secretary of Udny Young Farmers for the past two years, working alongside the chairman, Andrew Frank. This year I am press secretary for the club, looking after the social media aspect. I joined at the age of 14 to meet like-minded people who have similar interests. My older brother was already part of Udny JAC, and having both parents also previously being heavily involved in Young Farmers, they all encouraged me to join. The meetings and social events were something I was really keen to be involved with, and I have enjoyed every one of them. Coming second overall at the Grampian rally in 2024. As a club, we also won the five-a-side football and best club in the ladies' competitions. Being secretary that day was a big achievement. I was proud to be part of Udny Young Farmers, watching all our members come together working as a team towards the same goal. Winter. In November we sell in-lamb gimmers and ewe lambs at Thainstone, H&H (Harrison & Hetherington) and Dingwall, meeting up with Suffolk breeders from across the country. I also enjoy seeing new life arrive during lambing. There is no better feeling than seeing the new stock rams' offspring being born. For the agriculture industry to be appreciated more and valued for the hard work that is put into their enterprises. Young Farmers has given me the opportunity to be involved in activities and develop new skills. I have developed interpersonal skills, such as public speaking and working together as a team. It has also shown me to take risks, whether they be big or small, and to enter every activity. I've also enjoyed meeting past members with different experiences. They have been willing to show and develop the younger generation to keep Young Farmers' activities alive. Meanwhile, being secretary of Udny JAC has given me valuable experience in organising events and managing large groups, skills I am able to take into the future. To be happy and healthy, and also to enjoy the small things in life. I hope to succeed in everything I do and help to build the future of our family-run farm. Whether someone comes from a farming background or not, I would encourage them to join SAYFC as there is something for everyone. There is so much to gain from joining a Young Farmers' club and making friends for life.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
YouTube's 20th Anniversary Marks Rise Toward Media Revenue Leadership
YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet (GOOGL, Financials), is expected to surpass Disney in 2025 to become the top media company by revenue, according to analysts at MoffettNathanson. The video platform, launched two decades ago, has evolved into a critical revenue engine for Alphabet and a cornerstone of the digital creator economy. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with RKUNY. Analysts value YouTube as a standalone business between $475 billion and $550 billion, highlighting its scale, user engagement, and monetization strength. The site is currently the second-most visited globally behind Google, based on Similarweb data. Over 20 billion videos have been uploaded to the platform since its launch. YouTube now contributes alongside Google Cloud to more than 30% of Alphabet's overall revenue, analysts said. The platform's revenue streams include advertising and subscription-based services such as YouTube Premium, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV. MoffettNathanson estimates YouTube Premium and Music collectively had 107 million paying users as of 2024, with projections reaching 145 million by 2027. YouTube TV is forecast to reach 11.5 million subscribers in that period. Despite growth, YouTube faces challenges. The growing popularity of short-form video platforms such as TikTok prompted Alphabet to prioritize YouTube Shorts, though analysts said monetization remains limited. It's probably helping them drive engagement, but I don't think it's an added benefit to revenues, MoffettNathanson's Michael Nathanson said in a CNBC interview. The company remains under antitrust scrutiny. A U.S. federal judge recently ruled that Google maintains illegal monopolies in the online ad market, raising the possibility that regulators could target YouTube for divestiture. Gartner analyst Andrew Frank told CNBC that Google could face pressure to relax control over parts of its media assets as a result. YouTube has paid $70 billion to creators between 2021 and 2024, CEO Neal Mohan said. This creator payout model, alongside user-generated content, allows Alphabet to avoid the production costs associated with traditional media competitors. The platform was founded in 2005 by Jawed Karim, Steve Chen, and Chad Hurley, and was sold to Google in 2006 for $1.65 billion. Its first video, Me at the Zoo, marked the beginning of a new era in user-driven digital content. YouTube has since become central to media distribution and the broader tech ecosystem. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Media Advisory - Indigenous Leaders Say RCMP is Failing to Serve and Protect Their Communities; Leaders to Make Landmark Announcement in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Indigenous leaders from the Heiltsuk Nation and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) will be in Vancouver to make a landmark announcement regarding Indigenous-Crown relations and the safety of Indigenous people across Canada. Media are invited to join leaders from the Heiltsuk Nation and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs for the announcement, which includes short video testimonials. Media are asked to contact Andrew Frank at andrew@ to confirm their attendance, or to obtain Zoom webinar information to join remotely. When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:00am PST Where: Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Room #420, 580 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Media will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A. Additional video interviews and b-roll will also be available. SOURCE Heiltsuk Nation View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
