So, you’ve decided to dive into the sweet world of bees in Farming Simulator 25? Good choice! Not only do these buzzing little buddies add charm to your farm, but they also bring in honey money and boost your crop yields! But, let’s be real—figuring out how to make the most of your bees can feel like herding cats… if cats could fly and buzz around your head. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with this complete guide to help you master all things bees—minus the stings.
Complete Bees Guide
Bees are more than just buzzing buddies in Farming Simulator 25. They offer two key benefits:
- Honey Production: Sell honey for a steady income or use it in production chains.
- Crop Yield Boost: Place beehives near crops like potatoes, canola, or sunflowers to increase yields. It’s a win-win!
Unfortunately, bees don’t play well with newer crops like beans or peas. But hey, who needs beans when you can have sweet honey profits? Whether you’re here to rake in honey profits, maximize crop yields, or just avoid screaming “WHY NO HONEY?!” at your screen (been there, done that), this guide will walk you through everything step by step.
Step 1: How to Get Bees
To start your buzzing empire:
- Access the Build Menu: Press Shift + P to open it.
- Find the Bees Section: Look for the cow symbol on the left menu, near the end, and select the bee icon.
- Choose Your Hive:
- Small hives are cheaper but produce less honey.
- Larger hives cost more but house more bees and produce honey faster.
- Place a Honey Pallet Location: Remember, you can only have one per map, but all your hives will deposit honey here regardless of distance.
Pro Tip: Place hives strategically near fields for that crop yield bonus.
Step 2: Selling Honey
Honey is sold in pallets, and here’s how you do it:
- Buy or Use a Tractor: Pick one with a front loader attachment (double-check the “front loader attacher” option when purchasing).
- Get the Right Tools:
- A front loader.
- A pallet fork for lifting honey pallets.
- Attach and Load: Use your tractor to pick up pallets from the honey pallet location.
- Deliver to Sell Point: Sell the honey just like any other crop pallet.
Pro Tip: Prices peak in March, so stock up and sell during this time for maximum profit!
More Useful Info You Need To Know About Bees
Bees improve yields for fields within their radius. While the exact radius isn’t explicitly shown, placing hives on the edge of fields is your best bet. Too far, and the bees might just buzz off for a nap.
Don’t put hives smack-dab in the middle of fields unless you want your harvester stuck in a sticky situation. Instead, cluster them at field edges or between adjacent fields for max efficiency.
- Honey Production Rates: Be patient; honey doesn’t spawn instantly. Overnight production yields a modest amount but scales with the number and size of your hives.
- Storage Upgrade: The base game allows up to three pallets at the honey pallet location before needing to move them. Mods can increase capacity if you need more storage.
- Crop Placement: Even a slight yield increase on big fields (like potatoes) adds up. Strategize placement to cover multiple fields with one hive cluster.
Field Bonus: Bees add a 2.5% yield boost for the supported crops. A small boost? Sure. But when scaled across multiple harvests, it’s worth it.
Honey Output: Based on game file data, here’s what you can expect per hive (liters per year):
- Small Hive (1x): 45L
- Medium Hive (4x): 170L
- Large Hive (33x): 288L
- Round Hive: 315L (This one’s the honey MVP!)
Wrapping Up
Look, I get it: bees in Farming Simulator 25 can be frustrating. (I’ve yelled “WHY NO HONEY?!” at my screen more than once.) But they’re a quirky, rewarding feature if approached right. Whether you’re in it for the boost or sweet syrup, bees add flavor to your farm life. Just don’t go full Nicolas Cage with the “Not the bees!” memes.
Why Does Honey Production Feel Slow? You’re not alone in this—it seems bee production is designed to crawl. Here’s why:
- Seasons Matter: Bees hibernate in winter. They only work 9 months a year, so you’ll need patience. Buzz resumes in spring.
- Low Output: Even with several hives, expect modest production. For honey-focused farms, invest in Round Hives and Honey Pallet Points.
