FS25 Crop Diseases V1.0.5

Crop Diseases adds a complete system of diseases and pests for crops to the game. Fields can now become infested depending on crop condition, soil management, moisture, weeds, stubble and growth stage. Threats develop in levels: low, medium and high. If the field is neglected, the disease or pests will begin to spread more and reduce the potential yield.
The mod has a separate tab on the map, a threat layer on the minimap, HUD information on the field, saving infected zones and multiplayer support.
What’s added:
System of diseases and pests for fields.
6 diseases: powdery mildew, rust, septoria, root rot, snow mold, late blight.
3 pests: aphids, caterpillars, wireworms.
New liquids: fungicide and insecticide.
Threat map in the map menu: general overview, diseases, pests and infestation level.
Threat layer on the minimap.
Real spread of infection spots across the field.
With severe infection, partial death of the crop is possible.
Multiplayer support.(BETA)
Diseases and cultures:
Powdery mildew: grapes, sunflowers, soybeans, cotton, olives, rapeseed, peas, spinach, rice and other crops.
Rust: wheat, barley, rye, oats, corn, sorghum, sunflower, rapeseed.
Septoria: wheat, barley, oats, rye.
Root rot: potatoes, sugar beets, soybeans, beets, carrots, parsnips.
Snow mold: wheat, barley, rye, grass, oats.
Late blight: potatoes.
Pests:
Aphids: grains, corn, sunflowers, soybeans, potatoes, vegetables and other crops.
Caterpillars: corn, soybeans, sunflowers, cotton, peas, rapeseed and green crops.
Wireworm: potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips, corn.
How to fight:
The fungicide helps against most leaf diseases: rust, septoria, powdery mildew, snow mold and late blight.
The insecticide is used against pests.
Root rot is best eliminated by soil cultivation: cultivation or plowing. (or fungicide)
Wireworm can also be treated by cultivation or plowing. )or insecticide)
Some threats can be mitigated by field maintenance: weeding, mulching, rolling and tillage.
Management:
The threat layer on the minimap is switched using the Left Alt + \ keys.
V1.0.5.0
Corrected. Insecticide and Fungicide no longer work as Herbicide.
A completely new system has been added, now Fungicide and Insecticide have applied protection to fields (not yet displayed on the map, in the hud you can see whether there is protection in a field cell or not). Protected cells are now immune to infection while crop growth is in season. (test version of the mode, more feedback is needed to configure it in different game formats)
Naimit now regularly sees whether an insecticide or fungicide is needed for the field.
A line about the security of the field cell has been added to the field information
Various minor edits.

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for providing detailed information about the Crop Diseases mod for FS25! It's impressive to see how this mod adds a comprehensive system of diseases and pests to the game, impacting the fields based on various factors such as crop condition, soil management, and growth stage. The addition of six diseases and three pests, along with new liquids like fungicide and insecticide, expands the gameplay mechanics significantly.

The inclusion of a threat map in the map menu, a threat layer on the minimap, and HUD information on the field make it easier for players to track and manage potential threats to their crops. The real spread of infection spots across the field and the possibility of partial crop death due to severe infection add a layer of realism and challenge to crop management.

It's also interesting to note the specific diseases and pests that affect different crops, offering players a strategic approach to dealing with various threats based on the type of crop they are growing.

The introduction of multiplayer support and the focus on field maintenance activities like weeding, mulching, rolling, and tillage as methods to mitigate threats further enriches the gameplay experience. Additionally, the management features such as the threat layer on the minimap and the ability to switch it using specific keys enhance the player's control over disease and pest management.

The recent updates in version 1.0.5.0, such as the refinement of how fungicide and insecticide work, the new protection system for fields, and Naimit's monitoring of the need for treatments, demonstrate a commitment to improving the mod based on player feedback and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Overall, the Crop Diseases mod for FS25 seems like a valuable addition for players looking to engage with a more advanced and nuanced farming experience, offering a deeper level of crop management and challenges to overcome.