Farming Simulator 25: Field Prep Explained

Field preparation in Farming Simulator 25 is where the magic happens—or, let’s be honest, where the hard work begins. Whether you’re plowing through weeds, mulching for that yield bonus, or figuring out which tool won’t leave a trail of stones behind, field prep is key to an efficient if not a successful harvest. In this guide, I’ve tested all the tools, broken down their performance, and answered the big questions to help you maximize your fields. Ready to get your fields ready? Let’s get started.

Field Preparation Explained

Field preparation in Farming Simulator 25 is the process of getting a field ready for planting crops. It’s a crucial step that makes sure you have optimal soil conditions, reduces weed competition, and improves crop yields. In the game, this involves using various tools and equipment to meet specific field needs.

Picture this: your field’s a mess. It needs plowing, lime, rolling, and mulching—basically everything.

I’ve done tests for every tool and in this guide, I’ll be answering these key questions:

• Does it fix the “plowing required” status?
• Does it create stones (and what size)?
• Can it prevent weeds?
• Is it ready for planting?

All Field Preparation Tools & How They Perform

Here’s your cheat sheet on what each tool does:

Plows

• The OG field prep tool.
• Removes the “plowing required” status.
• Leaves small stones.
• Prevents weeds from growing altogether.

Cultivators & Shallow Cultivators

• Preps your field for planting, but doesn’t replace plowing.
• Can bring up small stones.
• Allows weeds, but they grow slower.
• Pro Tip: Cultivated fields give a 5% better yield than stubble tillage—but only if you remove the weeds first.

Disc Harrows & Power Harrows

• Used for shallow cultivation.
• Leaves a smooth, planting-ready field.
• Creates small stones and allows some weeds.

Subsoilers

• Does double duty by plowing and cultivating.
• Brings up medium-sized stones.
• Heads up: Subsoilers can leave two different field states depending on the model:
  • Combiplow Gold: Leaves the field in a cultivated state.
  • K-Series (Force, Extreme, Dyno): Leaves the field in stubble tillage.

Mulchers

• Smashes crop stubble into bits.
• Adds a sweet 3% yield bonus.
• Doesn’t prep fields for planting, though.

Spaders

• Like a subsoiler, but slower.
• Removes the need for plowing.
• Prevents weeds completely.

Stone Collectors

• These bad boys pick up stones and leave the field in a cultivated state.
• They don’t change the field’s readiness for planting, but hey, no more stones!

All Field Prep Tool Performance Summarized

Here’s a quick summary of what happens when you use each tool for Field Prep and how they perform (including their speed, because no one wants to crawl through a field) in FS25. Some cultivators let you switch between shallow and deep cultivation for more control—worth experimenting with!

Cultivated vs. Stubble Tillage

Up next, let’s break this down because it matters for your yield:

• Cultivated Fields:
  • Small weeds grow here.
  • If you remove the weeds, you get a 5% higher yield compared to stubble tillage.
• Stubble Tillage:
  • Medium weeds grow here.
  • If you don’t remove the weeds, the yield is the same as cultivated.

So, removing weeds is key to getting that extra boost. Plus, knowing whether you’re dealing with small or medium weeds helps you plan your weeding strategy better.

That’s a lot of info, but once you’ve got the hang of it, field prep in Farming Simulator 25 becomes second nature. The right tools and strategies will save you time and help you get the most out of your fields. Got a favorite tool or tip? Let us know in the comments section below!