Ever wonder which crops give the best returns in Farming Simulator 25? In this post, I’ll share my best methodology behind the most profitable crop yield.
But before that, here’s a list of all new crops introduced in Farming Simulator 25 –
All New Crops Introduced in Farming Simulator 25
Farming Simulator 25 is introducing several new crops to the game:
- Long Grain Rice (Dry Rice): Planted with a regular seeder in normal fields. Harvested with a grain header on a standard harvester. Requires similar fieldwork to other grain crops.
- Wet Rice: Planted in flooded fields using a specialized rice transplanter. Requires rice sapling pallets, which can be produced in greenhouses or bought from the store. Harvested with a special rice harvester.
- Spinach: Planted with regular seeders in normal fields. Harvested using a specialized spinach harvester (like the Oxbo model). Can be harvested twice a year, with each growth cycle taking 4 months.
- Peas: Planted with regular seeders in normal fields. Cannot be harvested with a standard grain header, likely requiring a specialized harvester. Takes about 5 months to grow.
- Green Beans: Limited information available. Likely requires a custom planter or seeder. The harvesting method is unknown but may use a specialized harvester.
The game also includes carrots, parsnips, and red beets in the base game, which were previously part of an expansion pack in Farming Simulator 22.
These new crops add variety to the gameplay, with some requiring specialized equipment and techniques, such as the flooded fields for wet rice cultivation. Players will need to adapt their farming strategies and invest in new machinery to make the most of these crops.
Methodology Behind Most Profitable Crop Yields
The Testing Process
1). Field Prep:
- Mulching: First step to improve soil.
- Lime Spreading: Fix soil pH levels.
- Plowing: Get rid of weeds and ready the field.
- Stone Picking: Remove stones to protect equipment.
- Saving the game after prepping the field saved time when testing each crop.
2). Planting and Fertilizing:
- Used a planter or seeder with fertilizer built-in.
- Rolled the field after planting.
- Added more solid fertilizer before harvest.
3). Checking the Market:
- Recorded prices manually at 9:00 a.m. each month.
- Noted best and worst selling times for each crop.
Exclusions:
- Grass: Not tested as it keeps regrowing and can be harvested repeatedly.
- Oilseed Radish and Poplars: Left out as they weren’t part of the main test and Oilseed Radish is used to cover crops.
Crops Tested and Yields
High Yielding Crops
1). Sugar Beets:
- Amount: 52,000 liters.
- Highest yield among regular crops, thanks to good equipment and great market return.
Growing Sugar Beets in Farming Simulator 25
- Field Preparation: Plow and cultivate your field unless you use a direct drill planter which can skip these steps. Ensure settings for periodic plowing, lime, and stones are checked.
- Planting: Use a compatible planter, fill it with seeds and fertilizer (if it supports it), then plant your sugar beets.
- Fertilization and Weed Control: Apply two layers of fertilizer and manage weeds with herbicides or weeders.
- Harvesting:
- When ready, fields will show “remove foliage”.
- Self-propelled harvesters are simpler but more costly. Pull-behind harvesters require a topper to remove foliage before harvesting the beets.
- Post-Harvest: Store the beets, sell them, feed animals, or process them into sugar at a Sugar Mill.
2). Spinach:
- Amount: 55,860 liters (harvested twice from one planting).
- Low seed use and big returns make it a top performer.
Growing Spinach in Farming Simulator 25
- Field Preparation:
- Buy or own a field.
- Plow, cultivate, and manage field stones and lime as needed.
- Planting Spinach:
- Use a standard or direct drill seeder with spinach seeds.
- Apply fertilizer if the seeder supports it or do it separately.
- Caring for Spinach:
- Apply two layers of fertilizer.
- Control weeds with herbicides or weeders.
- Plant and harvest in the appropriate seasons.
- Harvesting Spinach:
- Use a specialized spinach harvester.
- Manage yields and consider storage options.
- Spinach can regrow for a second harvest within a year.
- Post-Harvest Management:
- Store spinach in trailers or specialized storage, not standard silos.
- Sell or use spinach in production chains.
3). Potatoes:
- Amount: 52,000 liters.
- Needs lots of seeds and work, but a big yield makes it worth it.
Growing Potatoes in Farming Simulator 25
- Field Preparation:
- Buy and prepare the field by plowing, adding lime, cultivating, and fertilizing.
- Planting Potatoes:
- Use a potato planter with either seeds or leftover potatoes.
- Plant in March and April; harvest in August and September (seasonal growth).
- Caring for Potatoes:
- Apply herbicide for weed control.
- Harvesting Potatoes:
- Remove foliage with the Evo 290 harvester.
- Use self-propelled harvesters like the VENTA 4150 for better efficiency.
- Post-Harvest Management:
- Sell at markets, feed pigs, or use in production chains for chips or soup.
This guide provides the key steps for efficient potato farming in the game.
Medium Yielding Crops
1). Long Grain Rice:
- Amount: 10,127 liters.
- Fun water features and decent return.
2). Sorghum:
- Amount: 9,978 liters.
- Okay, the seed needs and decent output.
3). Oats:
- Amount: 6,936 liters (plus 44,772 liters of straw).
- Straw boosts profit, making oats a good choice.
Low Yielding Crops
1). Soybeans:
- Amount: 5,476 liters.
- Growing bonus in the base game, a slight drop from FS19 but still makes money.
2). Grapes and Olives:
- Amount: about 5,800 liters.
- Expensive to start and maintain, making them less profitable despite unique gameplay.
3). Peas:
- Amount: 5,840 liters.
- One of the disappointing new additions in terms of yield.
Cost Analysis
Fertilizer, Lime, and Seeds
1). Costs varied significantly
- Fertilizer: Important for keeping yield up.
- Lime: Needed for fixing soil pH.
- Seeds: Usually a small part of overall costs, except for potatoes where you could use cheaper seedboxes.
2). Income vs. Costs
- Sugar Beets and Spinach: Showed a small drop in income after costs, ensuring higher profits.
- Grapes and Olives: Had big income drops due to high startup and upkeep costs.
Time Investment
- Sugar Beets and Spinach: Despite taking longer in the field, the overall profit per minute of fieldwork stayed high.
- Root Crops: Take a lot of time but are worth it for their yield.
- Grain Crops: Like wheat, barley, and oats were efficient, common, and easy to handle, with wheat giving good returns on both grain and straw.
Wrap-up
This detailed testing gives great insights for Farming Simulator 25 players wanting to make the most money.
While old favorites like sugar beets and potatoes still lead in yield and profit, new crops like spinach offer exciting new money-making options. Virtual farmers should think carefully about their crop choices, considering yield, market prices, and input costs.
So, whether you’re just starting Farming Simulator 25 or planning your next big crop rotation, our thorough work gives a solid guide to getting the most out of every acre.
