FS25 Realistic Soil & Fertilizer V1.0.8

Realistic Soil & Fertilizer Mod for Farming Simulator 25
Adds depth and realism to soil management and fertilization in FS25. This mod introduces dynamic soil fertility, nutrient cycles, and realistic fertilizer economics, making farming more challenging and strategic.

Key Features:
DYNAMIC SOIL FERTILITY: Tracks nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels for each field. Soil nutrients deplete as crops grow and recover when fields are fallow.

REALISTIC NUTRIENT CYCLES: Different crops extract different nutrients. Organic matter content affects long-term fertility. pH levels impact nutrient availability.

FERTILIZER ECONOMICS: Three fertilizer types with varying costs and effectiveness:
– Liquid Fertilizer: Balanced nutrients, moderate cost
– Solid Fertilizer: Higher phosphorus, standard cost
– Manure: Improves organic matter, lower cost

CUSTOMIZABLE DIFFICULTY:
– Simple: Reduced nutrient depletion, lower costs
– Realistic: Balanced gameplay, standard settings
– Hardcore: Rapid nutrient depletion, higher costs

USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE:
– Integrated into game settings menu
– Console commands for advanced control
– Real-time notifications for low nutrients
– Field-specific soil information

FULLY COMPATIBLE:
– Multiplayer supported
– Works with all maps
– No conflicts with other mods
– Save game compatible

Gameplay Impact:
– Makes fertilizer management more important
– Encourages crop rotation strategies
– Adds economic planning element
– Increases realism without excessive complexity

Console Commands Available:
– soilfertility (show all commands)
– SoilEnable/Disable
– SoilSetDifficulty 1/2/3
– SoilFieldInfo <fieldId>
– SoilShowSettings
– SoilResetSettings

Installation: Extract to your mods folder. Configure in-game settings under “Soil & Fertilizer” section.
This mod is perfect for players who want more depth from their farming experience without overwhelming complexity. It strikes a balance between realism and playability, making soil management a meaningful part of your farm strategy.
Note: This mod does not affect crop growth rates directly – it adds management layers around soil health and fertilizer economics. Enjoy more realistic farming!

V1.0.8.0
Fixed a silent bug where fields were not being tracked correctly.
FS25 field objects do not expose a numeric field ID directly — the mod was looking in the wrong place, so field fertility data was never initialized and plow events were silently ignored.

What’s fixed:
– Field fertility now correctly initializes for all fields on game load
– Plowing now properly registers on the correct field, applying soil organic matter bonuses as intended
– No save migration needed — data will re-initialize automatically

If you were seeing fertility data that never changed, or plowing that seemed to have no effect, this update resolves both issues.

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for providing a detailed overview and changelog for the Realistic Soil & Fertilizer Mod for Farming Simulator 25. The mod sounds like a great addition to enhance the realism and strategic aspects of farming in the game. Here are some key points based on the information you shared:

1. **Dynamic Soil Fertility**: Tracking nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels for each field adds a new dimension to soil management. The concept of soil nutrients depleting and recovering based on crop growth and fallow periods is a realistic touch.

2. **Realistic Nutrient Cycles**: Different crops extracting varying nutrients, the impact of organic matter content, and pH levels on nutrient availability all contribute to a more comprehensive soil management experience.

3. **Fertilizer Economics**: The inclusion of three fertilizer types with different costs and effectiveness levels adds a strategic element to managing soil fertility and optimizing crop yields.

4. **Customizable Difficulty**: Offering different difficulty settings catering to players with varying preferences ensures that everyone can customize their gameplay experience based on their skill level and desired challenge.

5. **User-Friendly Interface**: Having the mod integrated into the game settings menu, real-time notifications, and field-specific soil information enhances the accessibility and ease of use for players.

6. **Compatibility and Impact**: Being fully compatible with multiplayer, all maps, and other mods, while impacting gameplay by emphasizing the importance of fertilizer management, crop rotations, and economic planning.

7. **Console Commands Available**: Providing advanced control options for players who want to fine-tune their soil and fertilizer management strategies.

8. **Installation and Update**: Clear instructions on how to install the mod and details on the fixes in the latest update, ensuring a seamless experience for players looking to enjoy the improved functionality.

Overall, this mod seems to strike a balance between realism and playability, offering a more immersive farming experience without overwhelming complexity. Players looking to delve deeper into soil health and fertilizer economics will likely find this mod enriching and engaging. The bug fixes in version 1.0.8.0 address key issues related to field tracking and plowing, ensuring a more accurate simulation of soil management in the game.