FS25 Realistic Soil & Fertilizer V2.2.3.8

Realistic Soil & Fertilizer Mod for Farming Simulator 25
Adds meaningful depth to farming without overwhelming complexity. Every field has its own soil health — nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, and pH — that changes based on what you grow, what you apply, and what the weather does. Ignore your soil and yields will suffer. Manage it well and your farm runs more efficiently.
SOIL NUTRIENTS
Each field independently tracks five values:
– Nitrogen (N) — depletes heavily from most crops, especially corn and canola
– Phosphorus (P) — depletes more slowly, matters most for root crops
– Potassium (K) — lost in large quantities with high-yield harvests; especially heavy for potatoes and sugarbeets
– Organic Matter (OM) — improves long-term fertility; manure and compost build it up; chopped straw also contributes
– pH — affects how well nutrients are absorbed; lime and gypsum adjust it
Crops extract different amounts of each nutrient. Fallow fields slowly recover on their own. Legumes (soybeans, peas, beans) provide a spring nitrogen bonus. Growing the same crop consecutively increases nutrient extraction.
FERTILIZER TYPES
The mod supports all major fertilizer types used in the base game and common mods:
Synthetic:
– Liquid Fertilizer — balanced N/P/K, quick uptake
– Solid Fertilizer — higher phosphorus, standard cost
– Digestate — biogas byproduct, strong nitrogen and potassium
– UAN28 / UAN32 — liquid nitrogen solutions
– Anhydrous Ammonia — highest-concentration nitrogen source
– AMS / Urea — dry and liquid nitrogen options
– Starter Fertilizer — high-phosphorus pop-up fertilizer
– MAP / DAP — phosphorus-heavy dry and liquid options
– Potash — pure potassium source
Organic:
– Manure — slow-release, builds organic matter
– Slurry — liquid organic, high in potassium
– Compost — excellent organic matter boost
– Biosolids — good all-around organic option
– Chicken Manure — concentrated nutrients, builds organic matter
– Pelletized Manure — processed for easier application
pH Management:
– Lime — raises pH significantly
– Liquid Lime — slightly gentler than dry lime
– Gypsum — lowers pH slightly, improves organic matter
Crop Protection:
– Insecticide — reduces pest pressure
– Fungicide — reduces disease pressure
Each type has realistic nutrient profiles with appropriate application rates in metric or imperial units.
SPRAYER RATE CONTROL
Control exactly how much fertilizer you apply per pass:
– Rate Up / Rate Down keybindings let you adjust on the fly while in the cab
– 20 stepped rate multipliers from 0.10x to 2.00x in 0.10 increments
– Over-application risk: exceeding 1.25x risks pH and nitrogen burn; at 1.50x burn is guaranteed
– Auto-Rate mode automatically sets the application rate based on how depleted the field is — heavy deficits get more, healthy soil gets less
– Rate persists per vehicle so you don’t lose your setting when you get out
YIELD PENALTY
Low nutrient levels reduce yield. Fields need N, P, and K at or above the optimal threshold for full output. The further below that threshold, the larger the penalty — up to a hard cap depending on how demanding the crop is.
PEST, WEED & DISEASE PRESSURE
Fields track weed, pest, and disease pressure independently. Cultivation reduces weed and pest pressure. Plowing reduces pest and disease pressure more aggressively. Insecticide and fungicide applications reduce the respective pressures directly.
HUD
A real-time soil panel shows the current field’s nutrient levels at a glance:
– 6 position presets (top right, top left, bottom right, bottom left, center right, or custom)
– Custom position is draggable — put it exactly where you want it
– 4 color themes: Green, Blue, Amber, Mono
– 3 font sizes
– 5 transparency levels
– Compact mode for smaller displays
– Toggle the HUD on/off with a keybinding
– All HUD settings are per-player and don’t affect other players in multiplayer
A full Soil Report is also available via keybinding, showing a detailed breakdown for the current field.
SOIL MAP OVERLAY
A color-coded map overlay is accessible while the in-game map is open. Switch between 9 data layers: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, pH, Organic Matter, Urgency Score, Weed Pressure, Pest Pressure, and Disease Pressure. Each field cell is colored green/yellow/red based on its current status.
PDA SCREEN
A dedicated page in the in-game PDA with two tabs:
– Farm Overview — full field list showing N/P/K/pH/OM and status for every tracked field, plus farm-wide averages
– Treatment Plan — lists fields that need attention with a breakdown of what they need and why
SETTINGS
Open the settings panel with Shift+O. In multiplayer, gameplay settings are admin-controlled. HUD/display settings are always per-player.
Toggleable systems:
– Fertility system (enable/disable the whole mod)
– Nutrient cycles
– Fertilizer costs
– Seasonal effects (nitrogen behavior changes by season)
– Rain effects (rain causes nutrient leaching)
– Plowing bonus (plowing improves soil health)
– Auto-Rate Control
– Notifications (low nutrient warnings)
Difficulty levels:
– Simple — reduced depletion, lower costs, more forgiving
– Realistic — balanced, standard rates (default)
– Hardcore — rapid depletion, higher costs, no room for neglect
Units: Switch between metric (kg/ha) and imperial (lb/ac) per player.
PRECISION FARMING COMPATIBILITY
If the official Precision Farming DLC is active, this mod automatically enters read-only mode. It does not interfere with PF soil data — it just observes. No conflicts.
MULTIPLAYER
Fully supported. The server controls gameplay settings. Each player controls their own HUD preferences. Field soil data is synced to all clients. New players joining mid-session receive a full state sync automatically.
CONSOLE COMMANDS
Type soilfertility in the developer console (tilde key) to see all commands. Key ones:
soilfertility — show all available commands
SoilEnable / SoilDisable — toggle the mod
SoilSetDifficulty 1/2/3 — set difficulty
SoilFieldInfo <fieldId> — show soil data for a specific field
SoilShowSettings — display current settings
SoilResetSettings — reset everything to defaults
SoilSaveData — force save soil data to disk
SoilDebug — toggle debug logging
COMPATIBILITY
– Works with all maps
– Works with all vehicles and sprayers
– Compatible with crop rotation mods
– No known conflicts with other mods
– Save game compatible — existing saves load normally
INSTALLATION
Extract the zip into your mods folder. Open the settings panel with Shift+O to configure. No additional steps required.
V2.2.3.8
– Spray effects no longer persist when Courseplay folds the sprayer mid-operation
– Soil Guide FAQ: replaced settings/admin entry with yield penalty explanation (GOOD=no penalty, FAIR=5-15%, POOR=up to 40%)
– Field Detail dialog height increased (615→660px) — content rows no longer clip at the bottom
– N/P/K/pH/Status column headers in PDA screen now right-aligned to match data cells
– Soil Guide Overview: FAIR status entry now correctly wraps across two lines
– Soil Guide HUD page: tick mark labels consistent (“Bar is GREEN”); Smart System Panels section trimmed to prevent column overflow
– Soil Guide dialog height increased to prevent column content clipping (bg: 900→930px)
– modDesc descVersion updated to 108
– Version dialog changelog refreshed

 

[FarmerBoy]

The Realistic Soil & Fertilizer Mod for Farming Simulator 25 is a detailed and immersive addition to the game that enhances the farming experience by introducing realistic soil management mechanics. Here are some key features of the mod:

1. **Soil Nutrients**: Fields track five key values - Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Organic Matter, and pH. Different crops extract different amounts of each nutrient, and neglecting soil health can lead to reduced yields. Fallow fields slowly recover, and crop rotation influences nutrient extraction.

2. **Fertilizer Types**: The mod supports various synthetic and organic fertilizer types, each with realistic nutrient profiles and appropriate application rates. From liquid and solid fertilizers to manure and compost, players have a range of options to manage soil fertility.

3. **Sprayer Rate Control**: Players can precisely adjust fertilizer application rates per pass using key bindings. Auto-rate mode sets application rates based on field nutrient levels, while over-application risks nutrient burn. Consistent settings per vehicle ensure convenience.

4. **Yield Penalty**: Low nutrient levels can lead to reduced yields, with optimal thresholds for N, P, and K necessary for full output. Fields that fall below these thresholds incur penalties based on crop demands.

5. **Pest, Weed & Disease Pressure**: Fields track weed, pest, and disease pressures independently. Different actions like cultivation and plowing can reduce these pressures, while insecticide and fungicide applications directly impact pest and disease levels.

6. **HUD**: A real-time soil panel provides a quick overview of the current field's nutrient levels. Various customization options such as position presets, color themes, and font sizes allow players to tailor the HUD to their preferences.

7. **Soil Map Overlay**: A color-coded map overlay accessible from the in-game map displays field data like nutrient levels, pH, organic matter, and pressure scores. This feature enables players to visualize soil conditions across their farm.

8. **PDA Screen**: The in-game PDA includes a dedicated page with two tabs - Farm Overview displaying field-specific data and Treatment Plan outlining fields requiring attention and necessary actions.

9. **Settings**: Players can access various toggleable systems and adjust difficulty levels, choosing between Simple, Realistic, and Hardcore modes. Unit settings, multiplayer support, and compatibility with Precision Farming DLC are also highlighted.

10. **Console Commands**: Key commands allow players to interact with the mod, including toggling features, adjusting difficulty, displaying soil data, and resetting settings.

With regular updates like the V2.2.3.8 release, the mod continues to refine and enhance its features for an immersive farming simulation experience. Its compatibility with various game elements and dedication to realism make it a valuable addition for players looking to engage deeply with soil management in Farming Simulator 25.