Farming Simulator 25 Coffee Guide: Plantation to Bags
This guide explains the complete coffee production chain in Farming Simulator 25, from planting and harvesting coffee beans to processing them into sellable coffee bags. You will learn the required machinery, the step-by-step workflow, and the key differences between the two coffee types available in the game.
How Coffee Production Works in FS25
Coffee is a new crop introduced in Farming Simulator 25, and it follows a multi-stage production process that sets it apart from simpler crops like wheat or corn. Unlike standard field crops, coffee grows on bushes that are planted in rows and take a full in-game year to mature. Once harvested, the raw coffee cherries must be processed at a specialized production building before they become a sellable product. The entire chain is: plant coffee bushes, wait for them to grow, harvest the cherries, transport them to a coffee roastery, and then collect the final coffee bags from the production output.
Planting Coffee: Field Prep and Machinery
Before planting, you need to prepare the field the same way you would for any other crop. This means plowing or cultivating the soil, and optionally fertilizing it to increase yield. Coffee bushes are planted with a specialized planter, not a standard seeder. You can find the coffee planter in the in-game shop under the “Planters� category, and it is typically a trailed implement that requires a tractor with sufficient horsepower. The planter works in rows, so you will need to drive in straight lines across the field, and the working width is shown in the shop menu. After planting, the bushes will go through several growth stages, each taking roughly a month of in-game time. You do not need to water them, but applying fertilizer after planting and again during growth will boost the final yield.
Harvesting Coffee Cherries
When the coffee bushes are fully grown, they will display red cherries, indicating they are ready for harvest. You have two main options for harvesting: a specialized coffee harvester or a manual approach. The coffee harvester is a large self-propelled machine that drives over the rows and strips the cherries from the bushes. It has a built-in hopper that holds the harvested cherries, and you will need to empty it into a trailer or a tractor with a tipper when it gets full. Alternatively, you can use a smaller, tractor-mounted harvester if you prefer a more compact setup. For small test fields, you could theoretically pick by hand, but that is not practical for any real production scale in the game.
Processing: From Cherries to Coffee Bags
Harvested coffee cherries cannot be sold directly; they must be processed at a coffee roastery. This production building is available in the build menu under “Production� and requires a certain amount of land to place. Once built, you need to supply it with coffee cherries via a trailer or a conveyor belt. The roastery will then process the cherries into coffee bags over time, with a specific input-to-output ratio. In Farming Simulator 25, the default conversion is 1000 liters of coffee cherries to 400 liters of coffee bags. The production cycle takes a set amount of in-game time, and you can check the production tab to see the progress. The coffee bags are output as pallets that you can pick up with a forklift or a front loader and load onto a trailer for sale.
Choosing the Right Coffee Type
Farming Simulator 25 features two distinct coffee types: Arabica and Robusta. These are not just cosmetic; they have different growth times, yields, and selling prices. Arabica coffee is generally considered higher quality and fetches a better price per liter, but it takes slightly longer to mature and produces a lower yield per bush. Robusta is hardier, grows a bit faster, and gives a higher yield, but sells for less. Your choice should depend on your long-term strategy. If you want a steady, high-volume income, Robusta might be better. If you are aiming for maximum profit per liter and are willing to wait, Arabica is the way to go. You can also grow both and diversify your production.
Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting
One of the most common errors new players make is trying to harvest coffee with a standard combine harvester, which will not work. You must use the dedicated coffee harvester. Another issue is forgetting to empty the harvester’s hopper in time, which stops the harvesting process. Always keep a trailer nearby or plan your routes to the roastery. Also, be aware that coffee bushes are perennial in the game, meaning they will regrow after harvest, so you do not need to replant every year. However, if you want to change the coffee type, you will need to remove the old bushes and replant. Finally, check the production building’s input and output storage; if the output pallet area is full, production will stop, so regularly move the coffee bags to your storage or sell them.
Costs, Profit, and Comparison
The initial investment for coffee production is significant. You need to buy the planter, the harvester, and the roastery, which together can cost tens of thousands of in-game dollars. However, the profit margin per liter is one of the highest in the game. A fully fertilized field of Arabica coffee can yield around 2000 liters per hectare, which translates to roughly 800 liters of coffee bags. At a typical selling price of around $8000 per 1000 liters, that is a gross income of $6400 per hectare. Robusta yields more, but the price is lower, so the net profit is similar. Compared to other production chains like grain or potatoes, coffee requires more upfront capital but offers a higher return per field area, making it a good mid-to-late-game venture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell coffee cherries directly without processing? No, in Farming Simulator 25, coffee cherries are not a sellable commodity. You must process them into coffee bags at a roastery before they can be sold at any selling point that accepts them.
Do I need to replant coffee after every harvest? No, coffee bushes are perennial. After harvesting, the bushes will regrow their cherries in the next season, so you only need to plant once. However, if you want to switch between Arabica and Robusta, you must remove the old bushes and replant.
What is the best way to load coffee bags onto a trailer? The coffee bags spawn on pallets. Use a forklift or a front loader with pallet forks to pick up the pallets and place them onto a flatbed trailer. You can also use a conveyor belt system to move pallets directly, but that requires more setup.
Why is my coffee production stopped even though I have cherries? Check the output storage of the roastery. If the pallet area is full, production halts. Move the coffee bags to your own storage or sell them to free up space. Also, ensure the roastery is powered and has enough input cherries.
Which coffee type is more profitable in the long run? It depends on your playstyle. Arabica gives a higher price per liter but lower yield, while Robusta gives a higher yield but lower price. In the long term, both are profitable, but Arabica is often preferred for its higher per-liter margin, especially if you fertilize thoroughly.
Can I process coffee in a production building I already own? Yes, you can place a coffee roastery on any owned land, and it will work alongside other productions. You do not need a specific map; it is available in the build menu on any map that supports production buildings.
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