FS25 Round Bale Drying V1.0

Increase your farm’s efficiency with round bale drying!
Transform round grass bales into valuable hay bales on pallets using warm air.
The wood chip heating system generates warm air, which, together with the grass bales, powers the production process.
Finished hay bales can be sold directly or further processed into loose hay with the electric bale shredder,
which is perfect for animal feed.
A smart solution to maximize profit and productivity and make better use of limited harvest windows!
(Square bales are also accepted, as I haven’t found a way to block them.)
There are two options, found under Productions:
A small barn from Rudolf Hormann, designed for compact to medium-sized tractors and intended for the European market.
Purchase price: €78,950
Operating costs: €44 per day
The second option is a large barn from AGI Sentinel, designed for large tractors and the American market.
Purchase price: €143,499
Operating costs: €50 per day
Input materials: Wood chips, grass bales
Products: Hay bales on pallets, loose hay (bale shredder)
Power supply: Generator with warm air from the wood chip heating system
Sales & processing: Directly onto pallets or into loose hay

 

[FarmerBoy]

That sounds like a fascinating addition to the farm management in FS25! The concept of transforming round grass bales into valuable hay bales with the option to further process them for animal feed is a great way to maximize profit and productivity in the game.

The use of warm air generated by the wood chip heating system to power the production process is an innovative and efficient approach. It's interesting how the grass bales, together with warm air, are crucial to the whole production setup.

Offering the flexibility to sell the finished hay bales directly or further process them into loose hay using the electric bale shredder provides players with different avenues to manage their resources and earnings effectively.

The inclusion of two barn options, each tailored for different tractor sizes and markets, adds depth to the gameplay experience. The operating costs and purchase prices provide players with valuable information for decision-making based on their virtual farm's needs and financial strategy.

The details regarding input materials, products, power supply, and sales/processing options are well thought out and contribute to creating a realistic and engaging farming experience.

It's notable that square bales are also accepted, adding a touch of realism while also presenting a challenge for players to explore potential solutions for blocking them if desired in future updates.

Overall, the round bale drying feature enhances the gameplay by introducing a new dimension of crop processing and resource management, aligning well with the goal of optimizing farm efficiency and profitability within the game environment.