Farming Simulator 17 is a deep agricultural sandbox where you manage every aspect of a farm, from soil preparation to market sales. This guide covers the essentials for getting your farm off the ground. The basic cycle for most crops involves five key steps:
Use a combine harvester with the correct "header" for your crop. ABOUT Farming Simulator 17
These offer much higher income per acre but require specialized, expensive machinery and involve massive yields that require frequent transport. 3. Making Money Early On Farming Simulator 17 is a deep agricultural sandbox
Loosen the soil using a plow (every three harvests) or a cultivator. Sowing: Use a sowing machine to plant your chosen seeds. These offer much higher income per acre but
Apply fertilizer to increase yield. On Easy, you only need one stage; on Hard, you need three.
Deliver crops to a selling point for profit or store them in your silo to wait for better market prices. 2. Best Early Crops
These generate high income per unit and have lower yields by volume. This means you’ll spend less time driving back and forth to empty your harvester.