Crop rotation is one of the smartest ways to keep your fields healthy and your yields high in Farming Simulator 25. It’s not just about planting different crops to mix things up; it’s a powerful tool to ensure your soil stays fertile and your profits grow. By rotating crops, you can avoid nutrient depletion, reduce weeds, and even earn a nice yield bonus.
Here’s how it works: planting the same crop repeatedly in the same field will gradually lower your yields because it drains specific nutrients from the soil. But if you rotate crops—say, planting soybeans (which add nitrogen to the soil) after wheat (which takes a lot of nitrogen)—your fields stay balanced. Throw in a cover crop like oilseed radish before planting your next crop, and you’ll give your soil an extra boost for free.
The game rewards smart rotation with yield bonuses. A well-planned sequence of crops can add a 5% to 15% bonus, depending on how diverse your rotation is. For example, switching between cereals, legumes, and root crops keeps pests and weeds in check and reduces your need for fertilizers and herbicides. The field information panel in the game makes it easy to track what you’ve planted and see how it’s impacting your soil.
Incorporating crop rotation isn’t just good for your in-game bank account—it’s also a fun way to learn about sustainable farming. So plan your rotations wisely and watch those yields soar!
