In Farming Simulator 25, grass is a key part of building a successful hay farm. Whether you’re growing it to feed animals or turning it into hay bales for profit, knowing how to manage it properly is crucial. This guide will show you everything from planting and mowing to baling and transporting, so you can make the most of your grass crops. By mastering these steps, you’ll streamline your farming operations, increase your harvests, and turn your grassland into a thriving, profitable part of your farm.
How to Grow Grass in Farming Simulator 25
Grass is a crop that grows in about two months. It can be planted anytime between March and November and harvested throughout the year, from January to December. To plant one hectare, you’ll need 300 litres of seeds.
How to Use Grass Rollers
There are two types of rollers in the game. Soil rollers, which you can find in the “Rollers” section of the shop, and grass rollers, located in the “Grassland Care” section of the dealership. Soil rollers are used after sowing, once the field is prepared and the seeds are in the ground. Using a roller is pretty simple. You just attach it to your tractor, unfold it, lower it to the ground, and start rolling.
Grass rollers serve a different purpose. They’re used after mowing the grass. If you’ve already harvested the grass, you roll over what’s left to help prepare the soil for the next growth cycle. This process also acts as a natural fertilizing stage. Keep in mind that if you roll over fully matured grass, it will reset its growth stage.
How to Manage Grass in Farming Simulator 25
The MacDon SP swather is crucial for quickly cutting large fields of grass, while the Anderson rake gathers the cut grass into neat rows, making it easier to bale. For the baling process itself, the Case Baler compresses the hay into compact, round bales. To transport these bales, the farm relies on reliable International Pickup and International CV trucks.
To begin cutting the grass, unfold the MacDon SP swather and adjust the wheelbase for added stability. It has a built-in GPS, so you can easily move in straight lines. It makes the job faster and minimises the need for manual adjustments. After you’ve made the initial passes, it’s a good idea to do a “headland” pass around the edges of the field. This helps clear more grass in less time and sets you up for a more efficient harvest.
How to Make Grass Bales
After the grass is cut, it’s time to rake it into neat rows using the Anderson rake. This step helps set up the grass for easier baling by creating organized rows that the baler can follow more smoothly. While the rows might look a bit uneven at first, better fertilization can help improve their consistency over time. For baling hay, attach the Case baler to the White tractor. The baler can hold two rolls of net wrap, allowing you to bale about 100 round bales before needing to refill. If you’re using a smaller loader, as the Kabota skid steer, it’s a good idea to aim for smaller bales, as they’re much easier to manoeuvre and handle.
How to Sell Grass
To load and transport the bales, use the Kabota skid steer to carefully lift them onto a flatbed truck. Since the bales now have more realistic weight, stacking them can be a bit tricky at first. However, you should be able to fit around eight to ten bales onto the flatbed for transport. After loading the bales, it’s time to transport them to sell. The International CV is perfect for the job, though it might require a bit of patience since it’s not the quickest vehicle. Once you reach the selling point, the bales will bring in revenue, turning hay farming into a profitable venture.
