Farming Simulator 17 - How To Start Your Farm - A Tutorial

[@DerpyMcSquirtle]

Literally just got into farming sim on both Xbox and switch and your guides have been a godsend...never felt so lost in a game even on easy mode 😂.got yourself a new sub too 👍

[@kingarthursims]

Glad I could help Derpy!

[@blueshirts1029]

As a noob to the game & totally lost, this tutorial is one of the best I’ve come across. Thank you so much. This will help me get going now

[@kingarthursims]

Glad I could help!

[@carolynbell995]

Thanks. I like to do the fields for ppl and get some extra money. Edit: thanks for the heart ur the best, Arthur!

[@kingarthursims]

:) No worries

[@SeanOdhranofficial]

this is one of those games that even teach you something about life

[@jaktviggen]

Absolutely

[@animationlife2582]

I got the game a week ago and have been struggling I didn't even know there was mods and two maps untill now thanks I'll be subscribing

[@kingarthursims]

Glad to be of Service

[@blackpirate5925]

Wasn't sure how to really start my farm out until I watch this video. Thank you Arthur for making a video bec I'm a noob at this game and want to get into it.

[@kingarthursims]

You are very welcome Tony.

[@bulwinkle]

Not easy for newbs, but it's worth investing time and effort to install and learn how to use the GPS mod. It really helps minimise the time spent on contracting jobs.

[@TheEmeraldNight]

Is there more than one GPS mod? If so, which is the better one? If not, is there anywhere in particular to find directions on its use?

[@jonny6702]

@@TheEmeraldNight after a couple recalculations yes it'll find directions

[@archiek2737]

Robert Langford 👍🏻

[@agrisimfarming]

what about on console

[@zom.]

This is what I needed Arthur. Make more of these. I love them

[@kingarthursims]

This video has done so overwhelmingly well already, that I just can't say no.

[@zom.]

Wow 1.3k views not even that long

[@Magziesfuntime]

Just a point if you are running low on funds doing the mowing run to start you can always lease the Bail Trailer for your first mowing and selling run and the buy it after getting the money.

[@tekaid23]

Just discovered your channel as I'm leaping into Farming Sim for the first time on Monday - Some helpful vids so far 👍

[@kingarthursims]

Welcome aboard Forbidden Tek

[@jaredgaiser3140]

You actually lost money doing what you did here. Just taking the loan would have put you in a better place. Keep everything you have, but sell the combine and header, crappy seeder and crappy cultivator. Buy a the seeder that Arthur recommended and buy a weeder. Also lease a bigger combine with a bigger header. The weeder will save you far more in fertilizer than you will save/make selling the original equipment. With the original 3 tractors, you can fully cycle all of your fields 3 times in 2 game days if you keep everything moving. Plant soybeans in all of your fields and sell at 1700-1800. Sell all of your crops that you have and stack up on soybeans for your first couple of harvests. Sell that and buy a bigger tipper, mower and liquid truck. Lease a bailer. Buy sheep. You are now self sufficient and can just make money every day and buy bigger and better things. The above process should take no more than 2-3 game days. I also never add to the loan and just pay it off over the first week or 2.

[@Techpower888]

Love the videos Arthur, I personally love using the included starting equipment and working my way up to better gear. You example on Goldcrest Valley of starting gear is a good path and I'd opt for the Valtra N Series, I agree it's epic value for money and I use that one for my animal areas for all work needed. Thanks for doing the Sosnovka map as it'll be the next map I play on. Cheers!

[@kingarthursims]

Glad to be of service Ryan!

[@michellebrinser5766]

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[@michellebrinser5766]

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[@Specter1065]

Arthur, love your videos. I always sell everything except 1 tractor. Then Lease logging equipment and spend weeks deforesting the map. My daughter calls me Agent Orange…

[@kingarthursims]

lol - NO MORE TREES!!!!

[@movingapollo1927]

I do have to say, when I first played fs I was really confused, for newcomers, fs is pretty challenging

[@kingarthursims]

Yes, yes it is. Thats why I started these tutorials back in 15.

[@johhnysins1076]

I've been playing since 15 and I still barely know some of the stuff

[@fartknockingsquad5291]

I just started and i cannot wait to play more and get good but rn dude it is hard but this tutorial is great

[@zachpearson7366]

I accidentally downloaded this game and my dad really wants to play it so here I am

[@kingarthursims]

its a blast - enjoy!

[@deez_bulletz]

Well.. Bought FS17 Night Before Last, About To Watch This Whole Playlist. Thanks For Posting In Depth Tutorials.

[@kingarthursims]

You are welcome Mr. Bulletz

[@joseph-ur2ks]

you dont need to plough when you are planting grass cos after you get the first cut it adds the 10% anyway and removes the red for it to be needed to be ploughed. also get a weeder to fertilize the grass cos you can use it after you mowed it and after the first growth stage to fully fertilize cos after you mow the grass it leaves a fertilization stage

[@kingarthursims]

Yes, That is why I said to just rent the plow, not buy it.

[@outerspace9940]

37:23 I wasn’t expecting that and it scared the hell out of me

[@kingarthursims]

Bobby Forsee lol, my kid saying “Daddy?” scared you? You may want to consider not watching horror movies lol

[@XZaziel]

This is the best help as far as videos for this game goes and I have watched a few.

[@kingarthursims]

Glad to hear it Jimmy!

[@tomservo5347]

I discovered the goldmine directly east of the villa/farm you start out with on the expansion in the form of all those tall palm trees that require minimal trimming and the sawmill in close proximity. I cleared every single one out in that field ending at the dealership. Made at least $30k per Timber Runner load for a total well over $500k for some much needed cash. Screw using that crane-I just unstrap the load, unhitch the Timber Runner then knock the whole thing over in the unload box with my front loader. The Timber Runner even rights itself automatically when it empties!

[@kingarthursims]

hehe - I used to do that in 15. Just dump it over with a front loader and the right it again.

[@smashmouthdipper5449]

I like watching your videos while playing keeps me entertained 😂

[@TacticalMemez]

Only farm sim dude I can watch, Thank you Arthur!

[@kingarthursims]

Thanks Spank!

[@ryanp6999]

I agree.

[@prometheuslxi3125]

Also don't forget that leasing is an option if you don't have enough money

[@kingarthursims]

Yeah- especially on small equipment. Sadly on the larger stuff, the price is somewhat prohibitive.

[@ram89572]

Leasing can end up costing more money than you can make from your starting fields if you aren't careful though. I got myself inn a bind that way back when 17 first came out and had that feature. I basically got rid of all the starter equipment and leased a bunch of decent mid-range equipment and soon found the costs eating more money than I was making. Now I really don't lease anything and instead just buy what I can afford

[@novyx1]

And the extra steps are why I stay with FS 15. Just wish it had more crops with out the extra hassle of 17.

[@kingarthursims]

You do know that you can setup 17 to run just like 15 right? Everything from plowing to fertilization can easily be adjust in the menus to make it run just like 15. I don't usually talk about it because most people want more realistic play, but its there if you want it.

[@novyx1]

@@kingarthursims I didn't know that. I will have to check it out today. Thank you for all the great videos and getting back with your fans.

[@jraybay]

Thanks a lot, I was so confused playing F.S for the first time :/ its relaxing and fun though

[@tadisafatli1353]

Nice Tutorial, very useful. Love your channel.

[@kingarthursims]

Glad to help Tadi!

[@magicaces13]

Just got the game and this was a big help, thank you!

[@kingarthursims]

Glad to hear it Jon!

[@notmirelnam248]

The forage harvester is the best lawn mower. Equip the X Disc header and mow multiple lanes at once, while simultaneously collecting it in a massive trailer. No fancy windrowers, balers, or collecting wagons required. Just buy a forage harvester, the appropriate header, and a large tipper. If you want to make hay really quickly, dump your full trailer onto the ground and run over the pile with a tedder. You can equip a different header to "vacuum" up the grass on the ground back into a trailer. Regardless of how much you spend on premium mowing equipment, you will never beat the forage harvester for productivity, because you don't have to come back after you're done mowing to pick up the grass left on the ground. I also highly recommend this setup if you intend to get serious with raising cattle.

[@kingarthursims]

While I agree that it makes a great mower there is one problem - there is no way to make hay as it sucks the grass up, so you still have to have regular mowers and a Tedder.

[@notmirelnam248]

@@kingarthursims Once you've filled up the trailer, dump it on the ground and then run over the pile with a tedder. Nothing makes hay faster.

[@thelowmein9143]

My hardest challenge is how to get all the equipment needed for a no-bale cow farm, and enough cows to turn a profit without going broke. Your advice makes sense now, cows are endgame content lol.

[@sheeplebarn333]

i disagree, a mower, a forage harvester, and a water tank and the small field to grow grass actually kicks up revenue fast. then you can ad to that a green house for daily revenue along with the milk. - in addition to that you get the manure and the slurry tanker and you don't need to worry about spending for fertilizer on your small starting fields - you don't need all the equipment to get started on dairy- maybe wait a couple weeks before buying the mixer - you take out the 300k and buy cows with it and just two pays off the daily interest in milk

[@o.tobb2431]

You deserve more likes! Realy nice video👌

[@kingarthursims]

Thank you!

[@K1ngAw3som3]

Just got this game and there’s a lot to farming! I don’t even know what machine does what and then when I figure it out, I forget what does what by the time I go to hook up again and do what I need to do. Unreal. Lots of fun though

[@kingarthursims]

I think you will find this a very enjoyable game. Its got a lot of replay value.

[@superdave6889]

arthur, with domesticated grass in a field, you want to get a weeder and a fertilizer, as with domesticated grass (grass in a field as opposed to "wild" grass) fertilization state DOES AFFECT YIELD. NOTE: this applies ONLY to DOMESTICATED GRASS, it DOES NOT apply to wild grass, thus you want to keep that fertilization state maxed out at all times to get max yield.

[@kingarthursims]

Sure, but you don't have to have it at the outset. But you are correct - you do eventually need to fertilize grass, and a weeder is the best way to do it.

[@northstarstatepolitics1652]

Thank you Arthur! This tutorial really helped me!

[@thegamingnerfer1498]

I don't watch these for the tutorial I watch them because I like watching Arthur

[@kingarthursims]

haha Thank Gaming Nerfer

[@Skittledikk]

Aye was a good cartoon that

[@suggon]

Nerfern i ken aye :)

[@peaceablerook1424]

That's exactly why I love the vultra. The T series I use alot. I haven't used the S series yet only because the T series is big enough for what I need right now.

[@ceegnz]

Most people I've watched start by harvesting the fields they own, but on the default settings the fields are unplowed and unfertlised so you don't really get much. I always start a new map (without seasons) by setting fertliser to 1 stage and turning off ploughing required, then I fertilise all the fields i can harvest, *THEN* I harvest them and get a much bigger yield than if I'd just harvested them. Once the crops are in I set fertiliser and plowing back to the normal settings for playing forward.

[@kingarthursims]

Dude, that is hilarious - haha - totally cheats the system :)

[@bulwinkle]

Arthur Chapman how is that a cheat if it's allowed for in the game?

[@ceegnz]

Robert Langford it's not a cheat, but it's absolutely an exploit :)

[@Idlepit2]

ceegnz even on hard u start with 15,000 u can buy a plow for 13,000 and u can also take out some loan money so yeah it's basically cheating how the game is intended to be played the option toggles are there for people who want to switch back to the old system and not so u can flick the option at will but it's ur game u play how u like to play as long as ur having fun that's all that matters

[@agentorange153]

I'm a purist -- I consider any reduction in realism (like turning off plowing) to be cheating and don't do it!

[@neilharbott8394]

I was thinking the cheapskate approach to selling the bales. You grab a bale with the wrapper, drive over to the barn while it wraps, then unload the wrapped bale into the barn - maybe shunt the bale into the barn by ramming it with the tractor if you miss the unload point. Sure it takes a bit longer (maybe), but it saves the cost of a mechanical pick up trailer. Then add a chainsaw and trailer (or keep the starter trailer), and chop up trees while you wait for the grass to grow!!

[@kingarthursims]

There you go!

[@agentorange153]

Or you could put a forklift on the tractor (as I do) and use that to transport the bales!

[@reaganhoad9480]

I wouldn’t sell the pickup truck because it is an easier and faster way to deliver crops to other farms.

[@chevyss9259]

I just bought this game for ps4 and your tutorial really helped me 👍🏼 thank you i will subscribe to your channel

[@kingarthursims]

Thanks Ivan!

[@freakguitargod]

This tutorial was very helpful thank you so much, Arthur.

[@kingarthursims]

Glad to help Harvey!

[@kubersinghsarsiha9271]

You are best Arthur chapman

[@kingarthursims]

Wow! Thank you, glad you enjoy the content!

[@daljinderdhillon1322]

I used that tecnic and worked pretty well

[@fascone]

Excellent info Arthur, great vid.

[@kingarthursims]

Thank you sir!

[@Kris-py3er]

Just got it and wanted to get the best out of it thanks so much ps awesome vid

[@kingarthursims]

Glad I could help Kris!

[@arthurpashley2428]

Great video arthur, found it very helpful!

[@kingarthursims]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@madbug1965]

Please keep in mind this a farm simulator. On our real life farm we bought a lot of used equipment at auction because you could buy it for cash. If you buy a new piece of equipment, you can only take out a three year loan on it. You can easily spend $250,000 on piece of equipment but you better have three profitable years to pay back the bank. ($83,000 per yer) In real life this is how people over extend themselves and go into bankruptcy. So don't knock old farm equipment. Yes. Can depreciate the new tractor over seven or more years but you still have to pay that loan off.

[@kingarthursims]

oh, I totally agree - this is not meant to be a tutorial on real farming. Only on the game. My friend has a huge 1970s case tractor. He had to drive 4 hours to get a part. I asked him why he doesn't buy a new one. Its obviously cheaper to keep the old one running. WAY cheaper.

[@nicholasplagman1415]

This video game doesn't provide an identical experience to real-life farming?? What the F***?!!

[@Coolcavespider]

crazy.

[@TheEmeraldNight]

and it is easier to self repair than it is on the newer tractors.

[@emguttergames]

Nicholas Plagman 😆 thanks for laugh.

[@jomocrew9415]

Hey bud i just started watching yr vids. Really like yr vids. I sub also. I am hoping to start a channel soon. I am a big farm simulator fan. Finally got the game and man I cannot stop. I am around your age and never thought I would like this type of game but man I really do. So thx for the tute,I also watch a lot of other vids so keep up good work. Look forward to watching more. Peace

[@kingarthursims]

Glad to hear it Dajl! Good luck with the channel friend!

[@MrSneakyGunz]

What would you upgrade there with the extra money, if anything, (from the items you've chosen 10:30) if you had to pick one or two things? I'm talking about the roughly $70-80k total, the 30ish you currently have plus the extra 40k or w/e if you had sold the starting grains. Thanks in advance for your time. I just got this today. Been watching a lot of your vids, trying not to fail on day one. 🚜

[@kingarthursims]

For some reason your comment went into spam, so I just found it and rescued it. I would say that you could get the 38k weeder because it will give you "free" fertilization for one of your 3 stages. I would also pickup a flatbed trailer (the 12k bale trailer is perfect) so that you can transport seed and fertilizer back to the farm easily.

[@ErickIsNotAmazing]

Arthur Chapman is that all? After buying the weeder and the trailer I have almost 35K.

[@twake344]

I’ve just started play farming sim and this vid was AWESOME! I’m wanting to switch over to 19 but can’t find a video advising on the best way to start and with what crop. Do you have one for that?? 👍

[@kingarthursims]

Best crop is silage bales lol, but the best actual crop for just growing regular crops is Canola. Here is my FS19 playlist - you will find a separate tutorial for each new game mode kzbin.info/aero/PLHOIp7_VO933rgcNllE8w8brxqACMVSZh

[@twake344]

Arthur Chapman haha yeah I guess silage bales don’t grow on trees 😂🤦‍♂️. Is silage still an easy/profitable way to start out before branching into new crops in FS19 or would you suggest running straight into canola?

[@twinbornnut9980]

Do you have to wrap the grass bales to sell them or no? :)

[@kingarthursims]

You really wan't to wrap them - they are worth 4x more.

[@twinbornnut9980]

@@kingarthursims I've just spend 3 hours selling the collector loads of grass for £2.4k each, like £10 a field thinking I was smart 😭😭 shouldda listened to you 😂

[@kodyshaffer2337]

you would need the workshop placable to change valtra tires from standard to narrow you need narrow tires to fertilize (if you want to be realistic)

[@kingarthursims]

Some maps do include a shop already included, but yeah. If you want to keep it real you will need to either change the tires at the store or get a workshop. Probably can't afford it at the start though.

[@aaronsanborn4291]

I actually prefer the Same with 190hp over the Valtra with 185hp...also don't forget you can sell off the storage sheds and vehicle shelter as well

[@kingarthursims]

I do love the Same - its awesome. But it does have a higher maint cost daily.

[@wizardknighthawk3855]

Arthur you can skip the fertilizer stuff with that cultovator you have save even more money

[@johncummings1355]

I'm gonna try with the grass and sell silage till I get enough money to buy other fields to start on crops. What do you think?

[@kingarthursims]

You will actually make WAY more money selling silage wrapped bales because regular silage drops in value VERY quickly as you sell it, but the bales don't lose their value, ie you will always get like $3000 per bale.

[@578abcable]

Arthur Chapman on easy or normal?

[@robkiger3434]

I might do a combination of selling grass and Forestry grow and sell wood.

[@Nadyanilo]

Finally was able to get FS (chose 17 over 19 because it seemed to be something I didn't want to miss!) and I've been binging your videos as I play. Would you say your choices and selections here still hold up in 2019? Thank you for such awesome tutorials! I would be lost without you!

[@kingarthursims]

Hi Nady - 19 is actually very different - I am still figuring out the best "start your farm" setup. There are many new things that you must do in 19, like weeding and lime, that make the beginning equipment very different.

[@aidend5455]

Hey Arthur quick question that’s probably a dumb one but what are the steps to start your fields? Cultivate, sow, harvest? In which order is it supposed to go? Thanks in advance.

[@kingarthursims]

You got it - for the game, the first thing is to plow (only needed once every 3 crop), then cultivate, then sew. Some cultivators plow too (subsoilers) so you can get both done in one pass, and some seeders (Like the vaderstadt wheat planter) cultivate as they seed, so you get both passes done in pass. That is why I recommended the vaderstadt as the seeder that you buy. Its a 2 in one.

[@brycestaley1702]

wet if you had the seasons mod f@@kingarthursims

[@LeonidSaykin]

pickup trucks are something that I like, even though gameplay-wise they might be useless

[@kingarthursims]

In Farming Sim 22 they have become much more useful to deliver small pallets and small equipment.

[@bigfella4845]

Btw don’t mess with the Kuhn plow go with the salford plow, it’s cheaper and has the same width

[@kingarthursims]

Drew Schultz ah, but the Sanford is not reversible, so you will end up having to do laps- if you want to play it realistically anyway.

[@Starting_over-cc8ib]

I subbed I love your channel

[@kingarthursims]

Thank you sir - Welcome!

[@RacistFridge0267]

Ok I did everything you said but once it was ready to harvest the wheat or whatever looked really grayish and whenever I tried to harvest it wouldn’t do it.

[@kingarthursims]

OH! you waited to long. You need to harvest it when its brown. If its gray, its dead. Always check your map for the growth status. On the pause map, when a field goes from green (growing) to yellow (ready), its time to harvest. If you leave it too long it will decay and die. I need to make some more basic tutorials on the farming mechanics.

[@Zarkaithnia]

Great video. I was wondering what was different with this version. So I got a question..I noticed when I harvested my wheat there were still rooted plants left behind. Do I need to replant everything or just fertilize it to make it grow again?

[@kingarthursims]

It will need to be replanted - the only crop that regrows is the new sugar cane crop included with the platinum edition.

[@Zarkaithnia]

Thanks Arthur!

[@kingarthursims]

No problem

[@TheVentre]

thanks for a great video!

[@KJWiggums]

Great guide. I play on Xbox One and use the Massey Ferguson pack by bsm to start off without spending a lot. I know this was more base game though.

[@kingarthursims]

I love the MF old generation pack. Its amazing.

[@KJWiggums]

And cheap, lol. Get four tractors for the price of one new one. Need to use smaller hp equipment but an easy way to start off.

[@GR19611]

K. J. Wiggums Hello mate,I was just wondering if you are happy with the graffics on xbox one and is it close to pc quality? I'm not sure if x box is the way to go or if I need to buy an expensive gaming Pc. Thanks.

[@ChrisBlack1]

Golden Reward the graphics are excellent on the XBOX One. I habe it for both as I don't always feel like sitting at a desk to play and while I have a higher end PC so I play it maxed, the XBOX One really doesn't look much different. Unless you compare them side by side visually you'd have a challenge finding a difference.

[@dobby6841]

dude I've done exactly what u said in the video and it's worked pretty well for me, thank you! I'm now trying different maps and approaches of my own to see how I do but wouldn't be able to do without ur help, thanks a lot it's so fluid now I know what I am doing. I an trying to find the barn to sell the bales in the "de terra italic" map, but cant find it do you know?

[@kingarthursims]

Some maps don't have a bale sell point Try loading them into the processor at the BGA instead. they you will get free slurry (digestate) and can use that as fertilizer.

[@dobby6841]

@@kingarthursims oh ok thanks man

[@dobby6841]

so I sell everything in the beginning and get the equipment to plant and get grass, then I sell everything again later on to buy the equipament to plant other stuff ? or do I keep the grass equipament and gradually buy the equipament to plant other stuff ? thanks a lot for the help bro

[@kingarthursims]

Oh, definitely keep the grass equipment!!! Not only can you continue making money selling silage bales BUT you will also be using it to feed your cows and sheep.

[@dobby6841]

@@kingarthursims dude, you've been a huge help thanks a lot! I chose to fertilize just once and I wonder if I should fertilize right after I plow or after I cultivate/seed with this equipament u recomenteded.

[@willytioarianto7509]

I have laptop with Intel core i5 8 GB RAM Intel hd graphic (1696mb) Can run farming simulator 17 on settings??

[@codysauder3163]

Arthur Chapman: Think you could do a video about what all you can customize in FS17?

[@wregend285]

I know exactly how to do the best beginners guide but I just watch this bc Arthur is an amazing KZbinr 😃

[@SynQ86]

Im totally new and considering trying the game out, but is this advice in the video also good for simulator 19 as i consider buying that one offcourse.

[@kingarthursims]

lol, sadly, it doesn't - 19 has 3 VERY different scenarios to start with, so a lot of this video doesn't apply

[@kingarthursims]

I will be making a matching tutorial for 19 soon. Keep your eyes peeled.

[@SynQ86]

Arthur Chapman Damn i was almost ready doing this xD Well im just gonna mess around till then i guess.

[@daanw6270]

great video!

[@lucidhux6593]

I just started playing fs17 and I was wondering if when I use the harvester and I make it spray everywhere is that fertilizing the field or am I better off making bales

[@kingarthursims]

In the game the spray does not count as fertilizer without a mod - so definitely bales.

[@brunsmip]

Normal is the best mode because it's the exact simulation. Hard is for experienced players that seems to know how to quickly profit

[@kingarthursims]

Agreed

[@dazeandconfusion]

Hey Arthur, Quick question: Are you having trouble with A.I. worker pathing with the mowing/windrower combo?

[@kingarthursims]

I have never actually used AI to mow or rake, I just do it by hand, What are they doing wrong?

[@gamertank1987]

just bought the game, i am a noob in this.. following your tuts. thanks

[@kingarthursims]

My Pleasure!

[@gamertank1987]

I went to get digestate in biogas area, it didn’t fill the tank. It won’t show any fill option key R, I tried adjusting the tank, I saw one of your video. Any idea how to get it working. Tank i hauled Is empty

[@DrYeet-nl9vn]

Ty you so much rlly helpful

[@kingarthursims]

Glad to hear it!

[@trainmaster5468]

I just started FS 17 and I've spent 2 days trying to connect the 2 Potting and Lely together without any luck thus forth

[@kingarthursims]

The Lely's don't hook together. Only the 2 pottingers. You have to watch, because the pottinger dual mower can hook up 2 different ways to the tractor, but only one way to the front mower. if it doesn't work, turn it around and try again.

[@trainmaster5468]

Thanks, got them hooked together now and thank you for the info and keep up the great work on the videos.

[@heartlandmodding2315]

I hope you unloaded your sower before selling. That’s some good seed and fert in there

[@kingarthursims]

I don't think you can unload them in 17

[@heartlandmodding2315]

Oh yeah I forgot. Been spoiled by 19 👍

[@TheJadeStorm87]

A small tip for maps such as Sosnovka, American Outback, and other maps with grass lands if you want to do hay or silage bales you can and probably should plow to create fields their first. You will already have the plow rented and a seeder to replant grass. However if it is grass on an actual field you can fertilize it for the extra yield. This way you can also get a couple free fields, and with some of the grass lands on American Outback and Who Dat Who Der Ranch that are a decent size you can get quite a few free fields.

[@kingarthursims]

Good point, Once you plow and reseed you can get better yield out of "preexisting" grass fields.

[@TheJadeStorm87]

Yep, and if you no longer need it or want grass, cultivate and there you have a field. Then it only needs to be fertilized twice when doing 3 stages, and a weeder works for the first time it grows after mowing. I am currently playing on Who Dat Who Der Ranch and I turned a few of the fenced in grass lands into grass fields for hay bales, but I wasn't a fan of the sell point for the bales on the map so now I converted them into rather decent sized fields and it cost me nothing.

[@kingarthursims]

Oh, I almost forgot that mowing counts as a fert pass.

[@sixteenstone007]

Why not just change the plow option to off and the fertilization required for maximum yield to 1? That way you don't have to buy a plow and you aren't constantly having to fertilize. I just started on Ps4 and paid the bank loan off asap, and just used the default equipment which was a pretty fun grind. Made enough to buy the Valor and some land but debt free. Buying that sow you bought next

[@heartlandmodding2315]

Jeremy Alford a lot of people including myself play as realistic as possible. Plowing and fertilizing is necessary in real life farming.

[@Kris-py3er]

Thanks very helpful

[@matthewread2966]

Is there a follow up video after this showing how to use the equipment (complete noob)

[@kingarthursims]

Yessir - Here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmaZkH6QZsmpoK8 and part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpvLhWuqbclrms0

[@agentorange153]

Would you believe I have a strategy for starting the farm WITHOUT taking out ANY loans and with keeping the stock equipment?

[@kingarthursims]

Sure - Let her rip!

[@agentorange153]

I'll show it when I get to the FS17 career mode in my sim series -- but that will have to wait a while because I'm following a fixed storyline and right now my character is doing something completely different (specifically, learning to fly a plane). Or I can describe it to you if you want.

[@georgeamandagoffjr9407]

Oh yeah! I want to play offline just too get the hang of it!! Is there anyway we can play split screen?

[@kingarthursims]

Sadly its only 1 player per console/pc

[@georgeamandagoffjr9407]

Arthur and Simone Chapman 😭😭😭😩😩 just my luck!!

[@asambi69]

Do I need to fertilise the grass?.

[@kingarthursims]

If its pre planted (like in the woods or in the park area) then no. If you plant it as a crop, then yes.

[@dsluus]

Having a hard time connecting both mowers on the front. Help?

[@kingarthursims]

Make sure you have the double mower on forwards, not backwards. If it won't connect, grab it from the other end.

[@MOHHpp3d]

How can you tell how much HP is needed from a tractor for your equipment?

[@kingarthursims]

When you go into the shop menu, and then look at each piece of equipment, at the bottom it tells you how much HP it requires, down near the price. It also tells you what kind of crops it can harvest/carry and how much it costs per day to maintain it.

[@MOHHpp3d]

Ah thanks. I swear I double checked that spot but I guess I must have been tired from playing this game for 11 hours straight after it came on sale lol.

[@kingarthursims]

Hehe - you came to the right place :) - I played Farm Sim 15 (my first FS game) for almost 36 hours straight when I got it. I couldn't stop playing.

[@andrewcanrinus5186]

how to start fs17, start game sell all equipment, save, leave. 1. Download 32m case seedcart mod v1 (40,000 to buy, requires 180hp tractor) 2. DL case magnum 7230-50 mod, said tractor for said cart (24-32k), 3 DL wilson grain trailer pack for 100,000L grain hauls, 4 dl Newholland cr 1090 with 100,000L capacity and $1,000 pricetage. 4 find a cheap semi u like to roll in 15K or under (its all ull have left on easy) welcome to the easiest way to grind farm sim. Ive been playing since 08 when it was LS 08 and only in german. rotate soy and canola at first, only sell when the price is high. u can get to a million fairly quickly and then the world is your oyster.

[@andrewcanrinus5186]

and to anyone who likes to play legit, i get you, this is for those who have no clue what the hell is going on and just kinda want to get easy money to see what its about, but actually still earn it. Also if your someone who is interested in like a welker farms, or aussie outback, but are also way to new to try them out, these are very easy very user friendly mods.

[@ineedsumjuice6967]

Thx this helped me so much 👍

[@polliehollie]

Would I have to buy a steering wheel for my pc for this game or can I use the arrow keys?

[@kingarthursims]

It works fine with arrow keys, or even better, an Xbox, PS4, or Steam Controller.

[@williamupfold1616]

Arthur...when you went to second map then came back to first map, you started over selling equipment. Did I miss something or did you mean to do that?

[@kingarthursims]

Yes, I did it on both maps to show you that the income is different per map, at least I think that is why I did it ;P

[@georgeamandagoffjr9407]

Couples of years late! But better to be late than never! Right? How can I start logging?

[@kingarthursims]

Tractor with arms, Log grabber, open top trailer, chain saw. Metal tech trailer is fine, but agroliner K is easier to get logs into. The little frontloader (the Kramer) also is great for loading logs and has 4 wheel steering so it works well in tight quarters.

[@georgeamandagoffjr9407]

Arthur and Simone Chapman thanks alot

[@FirebirdRestores]

I have played this game this entire time, plowing before seeding every time

[@kingarthursims]

Ouch - well now you know

[@vmartin5505]

Is it not better to lease the equipment than buying them when money is short...???

[@kingarthursims]

Possibly. It can be if you can keep usage to an hour. lets say you rent a harvester and header - if you use them for a 2 hour harvest (which is about what it takes to harvest your 3 fields on goldcrest) it will cost you about 30,000 dollars to harvest 40,000k of crops... Ouch. Not much profit, but its up to you. Renting a plow would be not a bad thing though.

[@SteelersHigh77]

One other tip for **STARTING A FARM** You will need to have the money cheat (don't worry, you aren't actually cheating). I try to bulk up or add a ton of trees before starting a new farm. Also, there will are now additional "sell points" that are available on PC and Console. (!!warning!! Unless the mod creator fixes it, the "Mill" doesn't add a new sell point on Sosnovka, West Bridge Hills, and any map where there is a point called "Mill". It is reading the file for the default sell point. I'm big on having maps with lots of options). Anyway, use the money cheat and get a tracked tractor and tree planter. You can get a little over 30 pallets at a time before the game says you need to plant before buying anymore. You will need a semi and flatbed trailer to carry the pallets. Now find open area or thin forests to thicken up. In some cases I will even cut a field in half or use the entire thing. (Only fields you start with). This is like clearing trees to start a whole new field. Now you have more variety for choices to start with doing. Selling woodchips will cause the price to drop so store them or just sell logs until the price comes back up. Also, if you are considering this it's because you use mods. There is a log sell point and chips sell point available even on consoles(as of now, one of each, maybe more later. PC already has many options for doing this.). This is even useful on logging only maps. Most have enough trees but I've seen a few that don't have the larger trees and forrest are a bit sparse. Hope this helped you to continue enjoying the game. Btw, one last thing. I am just starting on Westbridge Hills for the first time in 2017. I already set up everything ahead of time and am now up and running. I planted a bit over 3200 trees on the map. You can see this in your stats. I also didn't mention, but with mods, I also change the equipment that I start with. In most cases I either look for something older and smaller for the challenge. In a few cases I added somethings you may not start with but got rid of others. All of this was before starting. 3200 trees, driving in random patterns not rows took me about 4 maybe 5 total hours. It is tedious but worth it in the end. Don't make it so tedious you don't want to play after spending all that time to set up. Also, DONT FORGET to get your money back to the start point.

[@toirdhealbhachstiobhard5378]

very helpful video.

[@Bigsamty]

Thx for tips ne usiful and usiful tip with money cut trees

[@JOE_78p]

I did a test and bailing grass, wrap it and sell it at bio gas plant for £5,008 a bail.

[@longordon2506]

Wheat produce more but cost more

[@georgeamandagoffjr9407]

New sub

[@kingarthursims]

Thanks George and Amanda!

[@jmorton3462]

uhm why not sell the buildings too until youhave a few windmills?

[@kingarthursims]

Cause I like to park my tractors in shelters, but you could sell them too if you want to go scorched earth.