Belarus Agriculture Crisis: Broken Harvester Exposes Harvest Shortages

Broken Harvester Exposes Belarus Agricultural Crisis: Senno District's Forage Harvest in Jeopardy Senno district, Vitebsk region, Belarus is facing a critical agricultural crisis. Only one combine harvester is available for the entire forage harvest, and it's currently out of order. This shortage has prompted a large-scale inspection by state control, revealing widespread issues with agricultural machinery across the region. "In Senno district, for the entire harvest, we only have one combine, and it is broken," stated a local farmer in the video. The lack of equipment has led to significant delays and concerns about the upcoming harvest. The situation is further exacerbated by the fact that last year, the army had to be called in to assist with the harvest, a stark reminder of the challenges facing the agricultural sector. A representative of the military personnel involved stated, "We were called in to help because the farmers lacked the necessary equipment." This highlights the severity of the equipment shortage and its impact on food security. The state control's inspection is ongoing, and it's expected that further measures will be taken to address the issue. The hope is that this crisis will lead to much-needed investment and improvements in agricultural infrastructure to prevent similar situations in the future.