Belarusian Strawberry Farmer's Struggle: Why She Can't Ship to Russia

Gomel Strawberry Farmer Explains Why She Doesn't Ship to Russia A small strawberry nursery in Gomel, Belarus, is facing a common challenge for many small businesses: balancing supply and demand. The owner, who prefers to remain anonymous, recently posted a video explaining why she doesn't ship her strawberry seedlings to Russia. "I have a small nursery," she explains in the video, "and I simply don't have enough plants to meet the demands of both the Belarusian and Russian markets." The video shows rows of neatly organized containers filled with healthy strawberry plants. This visual element highlights the labor-intensive nature of her work. She further explains the challenges of shipping, the constant care required, and the limited manpower available within her small family business. The current demand in Belarus alone keeps her fully occupied. Her comments highlight the challenges faced by small businesses operating in a globalized market. While the demand for her product is high, her capacity to supply is limited by factors beyond her control. This situation reflects a broader economic reality for many small businesses struggling to balance growth with resource constraints.