Starting fresh in Farming Simulator 25? You just completed the tutorial, and now the game’s vast world may seem a bit much. Let’s go through a straightforward game plan to get your farm growing and profitable quickly. First, go to Settings and adjust the time scale to 0.5; this slows down crop growth, giving you breathing room to plan without feeling rushed. With time on your side, let’s break down the basics.
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Step 1: Check Your Fields
First up, open the Map. Yellow squares mark your fields. Fields ready for harvest will show up in orange. Focus on these first, as they’re your main money-makers early on. Grab the combine harvester parked at your farm, attach it to your tractor, and head to the first field. Go slow and let the AI worker take over; they can handle fields efficiently, saving you the headache of manual work.
Once the field’s done, use your tractor and trailer to load up the harvested crops. You now have two choices: dump the haul into a silo for later or sell it immediately. Check prices under the Prices Menu—they fluctuate. Selling in December can be far more profitable than in July, so decide if you want quick cash or a bigger payout down the line.
Step 2: Care for the Animals
With the crops handled, time to care for your animals. Open the Vehicles Menu, go to Animals, and buy a water barrel ($5,000 option). Grab it from the shop (yellow shopping cart icon on the map), hook it to your tractor, and take it to the farm. Fill it up from the water bucket located near the barn and take it to the cow pen. This keeps your cattle hydrated, which is essential for steady milk production and profit.
Next, let’s get your cows some food. Modify your trailer into a bale trailer—it’s free at the Workshop. Then, buy a few bales of hay and pick up a skid steer loader with a bale spear to load the hay onto your trailer. It’s tricky, so take your time here. Drive the loaded trailer back to the farm and carefully unload the bales in the cow pen. Food sorted!
Step 3: Preparing for Next Season’s Crops
After handling your animals, it’s time to prep for future harvests. Start by cultivating the largest field on your farm. Once that’s ready, buy a seed and fertilizer spreader upgrade at the Shop. Load both seeds and fertilizer, then return to the field and start planting. Choose a crop like grass—it’s versatile, grows year-round, and provides a steady income. Plant, fertilize, and rest easy knowing that come harvest, you’ll be in a great spot.
Building Up Over Time
Once the basics are covered, begin thinking long-term. Invest in tools like the Bredal K105 Fertilizer Spreader to improve crop yields with lime, though it’s a pricey option at $45,000. For now, focus on getting comfortable with the basics, experimenting, and finding your rhythm.