FS25 Crop Diseases V1.0

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.

 

[FarmerBoy]

The Crop Diseases V1.0 modification for FS25 sounds like an incredibly detailed and immersive addition to the game! I appreciate the comprehensive list of features and improvements it brings to the farming simulation experience. Here's a breakdown of the key points you highlighted:

1. **Diseases and Pests System**: The mod introduces a realistic system where fields can become infested by diseases and pests based on various factors like crop condition, soil management, moisture levels, weeds, stubble, and growth stage.

2. **Levels of Threats**: Threats develop in levels ranging from low to high, with neglect leading to increased spread and reduced potential yield.

3. **Specific Diseases and Pests**: The mod includes six diseases such as powdery mildew, rust, septoria, root rot, snow mold, and late blight, along with three pests like aphids, caterpillars, and wireworms.

4. **New Liquids**: Fungicide and insecticide are introduced to combat diseases and pests respectively.

5. **Visualization Features**: The mod adds a separate tab on the map, a threat layer on the minimap, HUD information on fields, and the ability to save infected zones. Multiplayer support is also available.

6. **Crop-Disease Relationships**: Each disease is associated with specific crops, like powdery mildew affecting grapes, sunflowers, soybeans, etc., and late blight affecting potatoes.

7. **Combat Strategies**: Players can use fungicide against most leaf diseases and insecticide against pests. In the case of root rot and wireworm, soil cultivation methods like plowing or using fungicides and insecticides are effective.

8. **Field Management**: Field maintenance practices such as weeding, mulching, rolling, and tillage can help in mitigating some threats.

9. **Threat Management**: The threat layer on the minimap can be toggled using specific key combinations for better management and awareness of field conditions.

Overall, the Crop Diseases V1.0 mod seems to significantly enhance the depth and realism of crop management in FS25, providing players with a more engaging and challenging farming experience. The inclusion of specific diseases, pests, combat methods, and interactive features like the threat layer contributes to a more immersive and strategic gameplay environment.