Moisture System

Moisture System

Transform your farming experience with a sophisticated moisture and quality simulation system that brings realism and strategic depth to Farming Simulator. This comprehensive mod introduces dynamic moisture mechanics and crop quality tracking that fundamentally change how you approach crop management, harvest timing, and storage conditions.

Experience authentic environmental interactions as moisture levels on your farm fluctuate naturally based on terrain elevation, prevailing weather patterns (rainfall, snowfall, temperature shifts) and day-night cycles. Fields in lower elevations retain more moisture, while higher ground dries out faster. Factor in moisture readings when planning which crops to plant where and when to harvest. Every farming decision gains new weight as you balance optimal timing against shifting conditions.

Advanced Crop Quality System: Every harvested load receives a quality rating (0–100) based on moisture content at harvest. Quality determines your selling price and degrades over time when crops are stored above their ideal moisture level. Sell wet grain and additional drying fees apply. Use the silo drying system to reduce moisture and halt quality loss before selling. Each crop type has its own optimal moisture window and crop-specific price tiers. Access quality tables, price tiers, and seasonal moisture forecasts via the in-game menu (Shift+M).

Features:

• Regional Weather Simulation: Choose a weather profile matching your region with realistic seasonal patterns and yearly variability that directly impact harvest timing.
• Terrain-aware field moisture simulation with monthly variation patterns reflecting real regional climates.
• Quality System: Quality is set at harvest and degrades hourly when stored above ideal moisture levels.
• Silo Drying: Activate drying at a silo to reduce moisture over time – cheaper than selling wet produce.
• Drying fees when selling crops above ideal moisture, shown as a separate financial entry.
• Grass Management: Progressive tedding mechanics, weather-reactive drying rates, and automatic hay conversion at optimal moisture thresholds.
• Ground Rotting: Exposed grass and straw heaps progressively lose volume over time as organic material decays. Hay reverts to grass if it gets too wet.
• Bale Rotting: Unprotected bales suffer cumulative rain saturation. Strategic use of wrapping and storage shelters protects your investment.
• Mobile Moisture Meter: Available in the shop for precise on-demand field and heap measurements.

Extensive customization options allow you to adjust moisture dynamics, quality decay rates, drying speed, tedding efficiency, and rotting parameters to match your preferred playstyle – whether you want hardcore realism or a gentler introduction to moisture management.

Note: Not compatible with the following mods: NonStopCrop, RealisticWeather