Field Stones Guide for Farming Simulator

Understanding Field Stones

Field stones are a natural byproduct of plowing and cultivating. They come in various sizes and, if left unattended, can damage your equipment over time. While they don’t affect crop yield directly, managing them properly ensures your machinery stays in top condition. If you prefer not to deal with field stones, you can disable them in the game settings.

Field Stone Sizes & Their Effects

Field stones appear in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The larger they are, the more damage they can cause to your equipment, particularly harvesters. However, tools such as seeders, planters, and weeders can still function despite stones being present.

• Small Stones: Cause minimal impact but can be rolled back into the soil.
• Medium Stones: Require stone picking for removal.
• Large Stones: Cause significant equipment damage and must be collected.

Tip: If you're short on time and need to harvest before removing stones, be prepared for increased repair costs.

How Field Stones Appear

Field stones emerge as a result of using different tillage tools:

• Deep plowing generates large stones.
• Standard cultivators produce medium-sized stones.
• Shallow cultivators, disc harrows, and power harrows do not create stones, making them a good option for avoiding stone management altogether.

Removing Field Stones

There are two main methods for handling field stones: soil rolling and stone picking.

1. Soil Rolling (For Small Stones)

Using a soil roller pushes small stones back into the ground while also providing a 2.5% yield bonus by compacting the soil. This should be done after sowing or planting to maximize the benefits.
Pros:

• Quick and effective.
• Prevents machine damage.
• Increases crop yield.

Cons:

• Only works on small stones.

2. Stone Picking (For Medium & Large Stones)

For medium and large stones, a stone picker is required. This tool collects the stones, which can then be delivered to a rock crusher for a small financial reward.Pros:

• Removes damaging stones.
• Can generate small profits from selling stones.

Cons:

• Slower process compared to rolling.
• Does not provide a yield bonus.

Final Thoughts

Managing field stones is an important part of maintaining your farm’s efficiency. Whether you choose to roll them back into the soil for a yield boost or collect them for resale, keeping your fields stone-free helps protect your equipment and optimize workflow. Select the best method based on your farming style and available time.

Happy farming!