Farming Simulator 25: Straw Harvest Pack – Straw Pellets, Machinery & Production

With the Straw Harvest Pack, released on August 12, 2025, GIANTS Software brings back one of the series’ most established and beloved expansions in a modernized form. In earlier entries, Straw Harvest was synonymous with realistic straw and bale processing. Now the concept returns to Farming Simulator 25—refined, more detailed, and technically improved—with new machines, production chains, and an expanded economy that redefines the role of straw in agriculture.

From classic baling to industrial pellet production, the Straw Harvest Pack delivers a complete processing chain from harvest to sale. Players can not only bale and store their straw, but also process, refine, and sell it profitably. This puts a common byproduct of many crops at the center of the agricultural economy.

The pack blends technical precision with gameplay depth. It introduces new brands, expands production logic, and opens up fresh ways to boost efficiency on any farm—whether in single-player or on large multiplayer servers.

Pellet Production from Straw in Farming Simulator 25

At the heart of the Straw Harvest Pack is a fully integrated pellet production line. This facility lets you turn ordinary straw into high-quality biomass pellets, which can then be sold or used for energy generation.

The production process starts with the harvest. After threshing, windrows can be collected with standard balers or processed directly into pellets using the new machines included in the pack. A standout is the new Krone pellet press, digitized in cooperation with GIANTS Software. It allows shredding, drying, and pressing to be handled in one continuous operation.

This production chain is not only profitable but also mechanically demanding. Players must monitor moisture, storage temperature, and transport logistics. Those who work efficiently can, for the first time, turn straw into a primary source of income.

New Straw Machinery: Krone Premos 5000, Balers, and Logistics

The Straw Harvest Pack adds a range of machines tailored to straw processing and transport. In addition to the return of the popular Krone Comprima balers, several new models join the lineup, including modern bale wrappers, conveyors, and storage solutions.

A highlight is the Krone Premos 5000 pellet press, which can be used in the field or as a stationary unit. It features authentic sound recordings and animations. Operation involves multiple steps, making the work more realistic and engaging.

Also new are optimized bale conveyors and stackers that make loading large quantities easier. Hydraulics have been refined, and vehicle physics respond noticeably more precisely. Loading trailers or conveyor belts feels more natural and less jerky.

For fans of classic farming, the pack also includes nostalgic models from earlier decades, now harmonized with Farming Simulator 25’s modern physics engine. This blend of tradition and innovation gives the DLC remarkable depth.

Straw Pellet Market: Prices, Sales, and Logistics

A core aspect of the Straw Harvest Pack is its expanded economy. Straw pellets, bales, and other byproducts now have their own dynamic market prices that shift with supply and demand.

Pellets can be sold at dedicated industrial facilities or processed further in the new biomass plant. This plant produces energy and generates byproducts such as fertilizer or residuals, which can be used in other production chains. The result is a closed-loop economy that rewards strategic thinking.

The new transport logic also matters: due to the higher weight and volume of bales, logistics routes must be planned efficiently. Players hauling over longer distances benefit from rail loading points or the larger trailers introduced with the pack. The mix of economic simulation and realistic logistics management makes this expansion especially compelling.

Automating Production: Conveyors and Priorities

The new facilities in the Straw Harvest Pack function as full-fledged production systems. Building a pellet plant requires space, energy, and raw materials. Players must supply electricity, water, and occasionally additives to keep the line running.

Once activated, production is controlled via a clear, streamlined menu. You can set throughput, storage capacities, and priorities. Automation also plays a bigger role: conveyors, feeders, and storage robots operate autonomously once properly connected.

This layer bridges classic farm management with industrial control. Experienced players who enjoy optimization will find plenty to master here.

Buildings and Infrastructure for Straw & Pellets

The Straw Harvest Pack expands not only your machinery but also your construction options. New storage halls, conveyors, and drying systems are available—each purpose-built for straw and pellets.

Buildings are modular. You can set up compact installations or build full industrial complexes that integrate both visually and functionally with your existing farm. Each hall features its own lighting, ventilation, and animated elements, creating a convincing industrial atmosphere.

The architecture takes cues from modern agricultural operations in Germany and Northern Europe. This delivers a realistic contrast to the wide, open landscapes of the Plains and Prairies Pack, which pairs excellently with Straw Harvest.

Sustainability: Biomass and Environmental Bonuses in FS25

A major theme in the Straw Harvest Pack is sustainability. Using straw as a renewable energy source is central to the DLC. Pellet production turns excess material into something useful instead of letting it rot in the fields.

The game rewards this mechanic: producing and selling pellets improves your long-term environmental score, which positively affects subsidies and loan terms. Environmental stewardship becomes a measurable part of your bottom line.

GIANTS Software underscores a realistic, responsible approach to farm simulation. Energy production from biomass is presented credibly and adds an educational angle to the game.

Tech, Performance, and Visuals in the Straw Harvest Pack

As with previous expansions, the technical quality shines. Machines, buildings, and effects are crafted with great attention to detail. The pellet production animations are especially impressive: dust, particles, and material flow are depicted realistically without noticeably impacting performance.

The soundscape is another highlight. The clatter of machinery, the rhythmic pressing, and the hiss of hydraulics create an immersive atmosphere. Straw and pellet textures have been overhauled as well—they look denser, more structured, and more lifelike than ever.

Even on mid-range systems, the game remains stable thanks to GIANTS Software’s improved optimization. Players with powerful PCs can enable all details and lighting effects to experience the DLC at its fullest.

Multiplayer Strategies: Roles, Servers, and Teamwork

The Straw Harvest Pack truly shines in multiplayer. While one group handles the harvest, another can prepare pellet production. The interplay between farming and industry becomes a genuine team effort.

Because the production chains are more complex, the pack is ideal for dedicated servers. You can assign clear roles—drivers, technicians, production managers, or logistics coordinators. This division of labor builds team spirit and significantly boosts efficiency.

Multiplayer synchronization runs smoothly thanks to improvements from Patch 1.9, even with large facilities and many moving parts. That makes Straw Harvest a perfect addition for cooperatively managed farms.

Conclusion: Straw Harvest Pack—A Recommendation for Sustainable Farming

The Straw Harvest Pack is more than a machinery add-on—it’s a new way to think about farming. GIANTS Software shows how a byproduct can become a central economic driver. With realistic production processes, economic depth, and technical precision, this DLC elevates the simulation to a new level.

Players who enjoy complex workflows, optimization, and industrial production will find countless opportunities here. Whether you’re running a small farm with a compact press or a large operation with a pellet plant, the pack adapts to any playstyle.

Paired with your own Farming Simulator server from 4Netplayers, the Straw Harvest Pack reaches its full potential. Stable performance, flexible mod management, and high server capacity make it easy to farm sustainably together—efficiently, realistically, and with an eye on the future.

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