## Effective grass and hay management in Farming Simulator 25 🌿

Welcome to our in-depth guide to grass and hay management in **Farming Simulator 22**! In this post, we'll show you how to manage grass and hay efficiently to maximize your yields. We discuss types of grass, methods for planting and harvesting, and converting grass to hay.

### Types of grass in Farming Simulator 25 🌾

There are two main categories of grass in the game:

1st **Field grass**: Is planted in designated fields and can be increased in yield with fertilizer.
2nd **Map grass**: Grows in non-field areas and is part of the environment.

Both in reality and in the game, good fertilization helps to ensure that field grass on your farm produces good yields.

### Planting grass 🌱

To plant grass, you need a standard seeder. Use this on plowed or cultivated fields and select "grass" as the seed type. This is the first step to a lush harvest.

### Harvesting grass with different mowers

Choosing the right mower is crucial for efficient grass harvesting.

- Front mowers**: Mounted at the front of the tractor (e.g. GMD 3123 F). These have a working width of approx. 3 m.

- Butterfly mower**: Rear-mounted for wide mowing (e.g. GMD 8730 FF). They offer options for swathing or wide spreading.

- Side mowers**: They can be extended on the side of the tractor. The Vermeer TM410 offers flexibility by folding out to the left or right.

- Big M 450**: A self-propelled mower that has a 10 m wide working width and is notorious for its efficiency.

### Converting grass into hay: The turning process

To turn grass into hay, you have to turn it. There are four tedders available in the basic game, including the Krone 820 Highland. The turning process immediately turns freshly mown grass into hay.

### Swaths for storage efficiency

Turning is followed by swathing to collect the hay efficiently.

- Front rakes**: These are mounted at the front of the tractor (e.g. Fendt 254) and guide the hay to the left or right.

- Drawn Merger**: They use tines to move the product and optimize the swath.

### Collecting and storing grass/hay

With suitable equipment such as the **loading wagon**, you can store the collected grass directly in the silo or in the hayloft. Balers are available for square and round bales, with the size influencing the capacity. The Massey Ferguson 1840 square baler is known for its reliability.

#### Storage of hay 🏡

- Hayloft**: With a storage capacity of up to 250,000 liters.
- Bale storage**: Can store up to 250 bales or pallets.

### Fertilizing grass for optimum yields

Grass is automatically fertilized to 50 % as soon as it is mowed. Additional fertilization by manure, slurry or roller increases the yield to 100 %. Choosing a roller such as the Dewo Maxi Roll 630 Green Line is an ecological method.

### Selling grass and hay

You can sell grass and hay at animal dealers or at the farmers' market. Prices fluctuate seasonally and require attention in order to choose the best time to sell.

### Conclusion: The best machines and techniques

Our article highlights various machines that make managing grass and hay a breeze. The Arcusin Multistack is an excellent example of efficient bale stacking methods.

With this knowledge, you'll be well equipped to get the most out of your grassland in **Farming Simulator 22**. Good luck and have fun on your virtual farm! 🚜🌾

Add a few of these tips and tricks to your game sessions and you'll quickly see the difference in your yields. Happy farming!