Engaging in crop farming and owning fields in FS 25 is incredibly profitable. Additionally, it's one of the most interesting activities in the game. Some might say that growing crops in the game is a rather lengthy process and there are more profitable activities that bring in more money. And they would be partially right. Yes, the game offers many other farming tasks that can quickly make you rich and a successful farmer. But that doesn't mean you should sideline tasks like sowing fields with various crops. It's extremely engaging. And while you may have to wait the entire season for the crops to grow and mature to harvest, you can earn a lot of money from selling the harvest all at once. Moreover, the harvested crops can be used in further farming activities. For example, you can use them to feed your own livestock or put them into the production chain to make bread or any other product, earning even more! One way or another, growing crops in Farming Simulator 25 is a useful activity and it definitely deserves attention.

You might ask — why such a long preface? The fact is, in this article we will try to find out together how to increase yield in FS 25. Various methods will be considered. You can use each yield improvement method individually or combine them for greater efficiency.

If you focus on fieldwork and prioritize this in the game, you will inevitably have to engage in various soil treatment and crop yield improvement tasks. Therefore, this guide can be useful.

Below, we will discuss various ways to increase yield. Each of them is effective both individually and in combination. So, let's not delay and get straight to the point! And remember, the more crops you harvest, the greater your potential profit. So this is something worth doing.

Cultivation

Cultivation is a very important and necessary step before planting a new crop in the fields of Farming Simulator. If you have just bought a field or already managed to grow a crop and harvest it, you must cultivate the soil before planting a new agricultural crop. This is necessary to remove weeds, destroy the remnants of the previous harvest, and loosen the soil.

If this is not done, the yield drops significantly. Therefore, this step is essential. For this work, you will need a special cultivator, which is purchased from the store and found in the tools section.

It is also important to note that in some cases, you may not need to buy a cultivator. For example, if you have a seeder with a built-in cultivation function, such as the Amazone Cayena 6001 or any other with a similar function. In this case, the field will be cultivated and loosened at the time of sowing a new crop. Additionally, if you are removing stones from the field (more on this below) using a special stone picker, the soil treatment step can be skipped, as this machine simultaneously removes stones from the field and loosens it. However, this will only work if stones are not disabled in the settings.

Overall, the process of cultivating fields is very important and is highly recommended to achieve the maximum yield level. Otherwise, the yield will be significantly reduced, resulting in lower profits from grain sales.

Plowing

Plowing is somewhat similar to the previous method of soil treatment but has some differences that make these two processes completely different. Cultivation is done before sowing and is needed to slightly improve the soil structure, loosen its surface, and remove weeds and roots. The technology of plowing the field represents a deeper soil treatment. Why is this necessary? It makes the soil less dense, making it much easier for young plant sprouts to break through it. It also significantly increases soil aeration. Consequently, the plant roots will receive more oxygen and grow faster.

Plowing the field is mandatory. Otherwise, you will be penalized in the game with a -15% yield loss! Agree, these are significant numbers. Special plows are used for this method. They are attached to the tractor. You can find them in the tools store by pressing the P key on the keyboard or through the game menu (ESC key).

When should plowing be done?

• This land treatment should be carried out if a different type of agricultural crop is planned to be sown in the field.

• It is also mandatory to do this to prevent a yield penalty.

• Additionally, plowing the fields can speed up the growth and maturation of wheat, potatoes, sorghum, barley, and any other crop.

• It is especially necessary to plow the land if crops such as potatoes, corn, sugar cane, or beets were previously grown on it.

• Of course, this action will enrich the soil with oxygen, which directly affects the amount of yield.

We have found that plowing the field in FS 25 and other series of this game is not just desirable but even necessary. Therefore, be sure to use this method of increasing yield if you want to become more successful in agriculture! And we move on.

Using Lime for Fertilization

Liming is the process of soil treatment by adding a certain amount of lime to it. These procedures are recommended to maintain the soil in good condition and increase its fertility. Thus, you will be able to maintain a normal pH level of the soil in your fields and be sure that the planted crop will yield a good harvest. The soil becomes looser and better absorbs oxygen and nutrients, which will later be consumed by the planted plants and accelerate their growth.

What do you need?

• Any tractor that can pull a fertilizer spreader.

• The fertilizer/lime spreader itself (sold in the tools category).

• A pallet of lime.

• A trailer for transporting lime (purchased in a special menu in the store in the form of pallets or bags).

• A loader to load the bags of lime into the trailer.

You can buy everything you need in the store by pressing the P key. Note that not every spreader is suitable for lime. In the store, when buying it, you will see the corresponding icon indicating that this equipment is suitable for such work.

When to Apply Lime?

As a rule, liming should be done after harvesting. It should not be done too frequently. When approaching a field, you can see all the information about the field and the need for such soil treatment procedures in the special information window. However, it is customary to spread lime to improve soil fertility three times every 2-3 planting seasons.

We have found that fertilizing fields with lime is a very important and even necessary task, without which soil fertility will significantly decrease.

Weed Control

Weeds... They cause a lot of trouble for any farmer. They take up space needed for crops to grow and steal nutrients and moisture from the soil. As a result, the yield of any crop will significantly decrease.

Therefore, FS 25 has special machines and equipment designed to plow and remove weeds. Usually, a weeder machine should be used for this purpose. If potatoes or any grain crop are planted in the field, a hoe or cultivator should be used to avoid damaging the planted crops.

All the necessary tools are also found in the store.

When to Remove Weeds from Fields?

Ideally, weeds should be destroyed at the first stage of growth, as soon as they appear. The longer you delay, the lower the yield percentage from the field will be. There are several stages of weeds. You can read about them in a separate article on the website, where we thoroughly discuss how to remove weeds, their stages of growth, and the equipment needed for these agricultural tasks.

Rolling

Rolling is a soil treatment technology that slightly compacts and levels the surface of the soil. In Farming Simulator 25, this improves yield and helps young sprouts break through the ground more easily. This process also simultaneously levels the ground, pushing medium and small stones back into the soil.

Rolling should be done immediately after sowing the crop. Therefore, be sure to sow the entire field before proceeding with soil treatment using the rolling technology.

For this, you need to use special rollers that are attached to the tractor and level the soil. They are sold in the same place - in the agricultural machinery store, which you can access by pressing the P key.

How to Do It?

• You will need a tractor and a roller. If you don't have the necessary equipment, go to the store and buy it. Be careful and try to buy a tractor with enough power to attach the roller and easily pull it across the soft soil.

• Next, attach the roller to your tractor by backing up to it and pressing the Q key to attach it. If the equipment does not want to attach to the tractor's hitch, it means you are not aligned or close enough to it. You will be notified on the screen when you can connect the equipment.

• Now head to the field. Start at the edge. Lower the roller. There is no need to activate it specifically. Just start moving across the field, and you will notice the soil becoming more even and compacted.

• After finishing one strip, turn around and move slightly to the side. Repeat the above actions. Continue these maneuvers until the entire field is rolled.

• Note that there are rollers of different power and weight. Heavier and more powerful rollers can compact the surface better, giving a better effect. But they will require a powerful tractor capable of moving it.

Rollers are needed after sowing, not before. They not only press down stones but also prevent soil erosion with seeds.

Fertilizing

Fertilizing fields is probably the most effective way to increase yields in FS 25. The process is similar to liming, using special sprayers and spreaders, but the substances used are different. Fertilizers are organic and inorganic compounds that provide plants with many nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, and others. Fertilizers can be liquid or solid, directly affecting the method of application in the fields. Liquid fertilizers use sprayers, while solid fertilizers use spreaders.

All necessary equipment can be found in the corresponding categories of the store. Fertilizers can be found in the "Objects" section, usually sold in pallets or bags.

Organic Fertilizers

If you are engaged in animal husbandry, you can use manure to fertilize fields. This is a very effective and economical way to increase yields since you do not need to spend money on buying fertilizers in the store. Just buy a spreader and use the manure produced by cows or other livestock. However, not all manure is suitable for fertilizing fields.

When and How Often to Fertilize Fields?

It is recommended to apply fertilizers to the fields no more than twice. It is important that there is at least one growth stage of the crop between these two fertilization stages.

You can choose the timing yourself. It is recommended to do this before sowing, after sowing (at the earliest growth stages), or during the vegetation period.

Which Fertilizers to Use?

This decision is up to you. If you have animals producing manure, why not use it as fertilizer? It is an excellent option for improving yields in Farming Simulator 25. But if you are not engaged in animal husbandry, that's not a problem either. You can purchase quality liquid fertilizers at a reasonable price, which will also enhance crop growth and increase yields.

Therefore, whether to use organic, mineral, solid, liquid, or any other fertilizers is up to you. You can try different fertilizers and determine which ones are most effective. It is possible that some will be better for one crop while others will be more effective for other plants. As with any task, experimentation is key!

In any case, fertilizing fields is necessary and important! Otherwise, yields will not be maximized.

Mulching

In this article, we have already discussed many ways to increase yields. They are all quite effective and can maintain high yield levels. But we are not saying goodbye yet, as there are at least two more methods to discuss. They are also quite commonly used in the game. This section covers mulching. There is special equipment for this called a mulcher.

This tool, like any other, can be purchased in the store under the tools section. Mulchers come in various power levels and sizes. Which mulcher is right for you is difficult to say, as it depends on the size of the field where it will be used. In general, even the cheapest mulcher is suitable for large fields, but it will require more effort and time to process the field with a less powerful model. Therefore, when buying any equipment, consider your budget and field sizes.

It is also important to note that different crops may require different mulchers. To find out which crop a particular mulcher is intended for, simply look at the icons of agricultural crops displayed when purchasing.

When and How to Mulch a Field?

The best time for this is before sowing a new crop or immediately after harvesting. This is done to destroy the remaining shoots and slow down weed growth.

The process itself is incredibly simple. Attach the mulcher to the tractor, drive to the desired field, and start the process. Choose the right position on the field so that mulching occurs evenly across the entire field. Start from the edge and gradually move across each section of the field to avoid leaving empty spots. Don't forget to activate the mulcher before starting the treatment with the appropriate key on the keyboard (you can check the game settings for this).

Stone Removal from Fields

One of the interesting methods to increase field productivity in Farming Simulator 25, which we'll discuss today, is stone and boulder removal.

On many fields, you'll often notice scattered stones. Typically, they become more visible after cultivation or plowing when lower soil layers come to the surface and mix heavily. During these times, large, medium, and small rocks emerge from the ground.

Removing them is highly recommended. Not only can they reduce field productivity by making it harder for plants to penetrate the soil, but they also accelerate the wear and tear of your agricultural machinery. Moreover, any subsequent field work becomes significantly more challenging due to the presence of boulders. Therefore, do not ignore them and try to remove them whenever possible.

How and What to Use to Remove Stones from Fields?

Earlier, we discussed why it's important to remove stones from fields. Now, let's delve into the equipment needed and where to find it, as well as touch on the stone removal process itself.

Stone removal is carried out using specialized equipment. You can find it in the tools section of the store.

It's worth noting that large and medium stones should be removed. Small stones can simply be crushed into the ground. This can be done by rolling with a special roller, a process we discussed earlier. However, this method won't be effective for medium and large stones. If there are enough of them in the field, it's better to purchase stone removal equipment and clear them away. Moreover, this activity can generate additional income, as collected stones can be taken to a stone crusher and sold.

In any case, if you want your field machinery to last as long as possible and your fields to yield greater crops, be sure to engage in stone collection.

This concludes our guide on various ways to improve crop yields in Farming Simulator 25. Thank you for reading it through! If you found the information helpful, please like and share your thoughts on the described methods in the comments. Also, perhaps you have more interesting ideas worth sharing with others!