Fields in FS22

We have covered the basics of Farming Simulator 22. Now it's time to learn more about fields and farmland. There will be separate guides on many topics; in this article, we will look at the basics of working with soil. 

Field Information

When you are on the field, in the bottom right corner you can see useful information, namely:

• Field owner. Displays whether you own this field or not. If not, you cannot use it until you buy it.
• Crop type. Shows which crop is currently being grown on this field.
• Growth, progress. Provides more information about the condition of the field and the crop currently growing there.
• Fertilization. Information about how much fertilizer has been applied.
• Weeds. Shows the percentage of weed growth on the field. Weeds should be removed, so if this indicator is high and the field is yours – start weeding immediately.
• Additionally, you can find information on whether plowing is required.

Map Information

Open the map, which also contains a wealth of useful information. On the right, there are so-called filters that allow you to get useful data. On the right, you can see the legend for various icons, and crop types have different colors, so you can identify what is being grown on specific fields by color.

Now switch to the growth filter, which shows the condition of your fields and crops, if any. 

There is also a very useful filter that shows more detailed information about your fields: whether plowing is needed, if weeds need to be removed, whether fertilization is required, and other information. Again, each value has its own color.

Buying and Modifying Fields

In the dedicated farmland screen, you can monitor all the fields under your control and those available for purchase. By the way, you can also sell your fields from there if you no longer need them or urgently need money. 

There is another important feature you should know about. Plows have an interesting function for creating fields. By selecting the appropriate function, you can either change the shape of your fields and expand them or merge several of your fields into one. For the latter, the fields must belong to you and must not be separated by roads or other infrastructure. 

• If you plan to buy several fields at once – try to ensure they are located close to each other to save travel time and to have the option to merge them if desired. 
• If there are trees on the land – you can remove them using forestry equipment, which is quite expensive. 
• Long fields are better than wide ones because they require fewer maneuvers and turns during cultivation. 
• Try to maintain ideal spacing between rows when using different tools (cultivator, sprayer, etc.) to cover as much area as possible in one pass and save a lot of time.