Hello, virtual farmers! Today, we’ll explore the top 5 best ways to make money in FS 25. In this guide, you’ll find five of the least costly and fastest methods to generate income.

Keep in mind, you can combine all these options and run multiple farming businesses at once, or focus on just one area and develop it exclusively. So, without further ado, let’s get to it!

But first, a quick note: the order in this top 5 doesn’t matter. The numbering is simply for ease of reading.

Now, let’s dive into the top 5 most profitable businesses in Farming Simulator 25!

1. Buffalo Farming

Raising buffalo in FS 25 is not only highly engaging but also profitable. This method stands out as one of the most efficient ways to quickly earn income in the game. It requires minimal investment in terms of money, time, and effort. All you need to do is buy buffalo or calves and put them out to pasture (you don’t even need to buy feed—they eat grass).

Another advantage is that buffalo meat commands a high price in the market, and maintaining them generates a steady profit if the farm is managed wisely.

To succeed, make sure to provide enough pastures, monitor the herd’s health, and regularly sell products. Of course, some costs are inevitable, but compared to other animals, buffalo farming is extremely profitable.

Pros:

• High profit from selling buffalo, and even more profit from milk sales (if you include milk in the production chain, the income can be even higher).

• Minimal feed costs as they eat grass.

• Quick income generation.

• Steady profits with room for growth (buffalo can reproduce).

• Easier to manage compared to other animals.

Cons:

• You need to provide enough pastures.

• Herd health must be monitored.

• Initial costs for purchasing buffalo or calves.

• Risks related to diseases or poor management.

As you can see, buffalo farming in Farming Simulator 25 is highly profitable. They can reproduce, allowing you to expand the herd without buying new animals. Plus, buffalo milk is a valuable product, and in the game, you can make mozzarella cheese from it, which fetches a fortune in the market.

In short, if you want to quickly accumulate starting capital in FS 25 and earn stable income without too much effort, a buffalo farm is the perfect choice.

2. Rice Farming

Rice is a new crop in Farming Simulator 25. Growing rice on your fields is definitely something to consider for a profitable business. Despite the fact that rice requires specific conditions, such as flooded fields, the income from its sale is significant. That’s why it made it onto this list.

To grow rice, you’ll need special equipment and suitable land that can be flooded. The equipment itself isn’t too expensive, and the starting capital in the game is more than enough to get into rice farming. However, it does require more effort. You can’t just plant rice on any regular field. It requires specially prepared, flooded areas, as rice thrives in high moisture. Therefore, you’ll either need to create such an area or purchase land that’s already set up with water-filled sections.

Additionally, rice needs to be pre-grown in a greenhouse until it reaches seedling stage. Once the seedlings are ready, you’ll need specialized equipment, like the Iseki PRJ8D rice planter, to plant them on your prepared fields.

Pros:

• Extremely high profitability.

• Stable market prices.

• High yield even on small plots of land.

• Additional profit opportunities through rice-based products.

• You can start growing rice right away with the initial capital.

Cons:

• Requires specially flooded fields for growing.

• More complex planting and harvesting processes than other crops.

• Seedlings need to be pre-grown in a greenhouse.

• Requires specialized planting equipment (e.g., the Iseki PRJ8D rice planter).

• More labor-intensive compared to other crops.

The planting and harvesting processes are more complex than for other crops, but the high yields and stable market prices make rice farming an excellent choice for those looking to quickly boost their earnings. Additionally, rice can be used in the production of certain goods, opening up further profit opportunities.

3. Logging

Logging has always been one of the most stable and profitable ways to earn money in Farming Simulator. In FS 25, this process has become even more refined and realistic. You can start with simply cutting down trees and selling the wood for processing, then gradually develop your business into a full-scale operation, such as a sawmill.

One of the biggest advantages of logging is that wood doesn’t spoil, so you can store it for as long as you need and wait for the best market prices. Additionally, there are many ways to sell wood in the game. For example, you can turn it into furniture, sell logs, cut them into planks, or use the wood in various productions, maximizing your profit with minimal expenses.

You can start a logging business in FS 25 with just a basic chainsaw and some equipment to transport logs. The key is to ensure you have powerful machinery that can handle loading and transporting heavy logs with ease.

Let’s quickly go over the pros and cons of this method of earning.

Pros:

• A stable and profitable way to earn money that doesn’t require much effort or money.

• Wood doesn’t spoil, and you can store it anywhere for as long as you want.

• A variety of ways to use wood (selling logs, making furniture, planks, etc.).

• The potential to grow into a large-scale business (e.g., a sawmill).

• You can start with minimal investment (a chainsaw and log transport equipment).

Cons:

• You’ll need powerful equipment to transport heavy logs.

• Gradual business expansion may require significant investments.

Thus, logging can easily be considered one of the most profitable ways to earn money in the game. Plus, you can start with a minimal amount of money.

4. Selling Vegetables at Your Own Stall

Unlike previous versions, Farming Simulator 25 has undergone numerous changes, and the developers have added many new mechanics and features. One of them is the ability to sell agricultural products, such as carrots, spinach, onions, mushrooms, and other foods, at your own stall.

Moreover, you can personally sell these products at the market. This is a very interesting and engaging process that can bring additional profit or even become your main source of income. So, if you’re growing certain crops (described below), you can sell them at the market or display them for sale at your stall and earn more profit than by selling to intermediaries. This is why this method of earning is included in this list.

Products you can sell at stalls and markets:

• Grapes

• Parsnips

• Tomatoes

• Strawberries

• Carrots

• Spinach

• Peppers

• Onions

• Mushrooms

• And more

Do you want to earn a stable income in the game? Open your stall and start selling vegetables from your fields right there! Just don’t forget to keep your stall stocked, as your sales depend on it. It’s simple: the wider the selection, the more it attracts potential buyers.

Pros:

• The ability to set your own prices for products.

• Higher profit compared to selling to intermediaries.

• Direct interaction with buyers at the market.

• A wide range of products to sell (grapes, carrots, spinach, potatoes, etc.).

• Independence from market prices and the ability to control inventory.

• You can strategically place the stall to attract more customers.

Cons:

• You need to regularly restock your stall.

• The selection should match the season for successful sales.

• The business requires time to organize sales and manage inventory.

• In multiplayer modes, competition may be higher.

• You need to own fields and have a lot of equipment to produce items for sale.

For success, it’s important to choose the right products based on the season to attract as many buyers as possible. This type of business allows you to be independent of market prices since you set the prices yourself. Additionally, you can place your stall near popular spots on the map to attract more customers, especially if you’re playing on a multiplayer map.

5. Product Manufacturing

The final way to earn money in FS 25 today is through product manufacturing. As you know, in this game, by engaging in various crafts or businesses, you can obtain different resources such as grain, potatoes, sheep wool, wood, milk, eggs, and others. All these products and valuable resources can be used for further production. As a result, your income will be significantly higher than selling raw materials.

You can bake bread, make cheese and dairy products, or turn wood into excellent furniture. Simply put, if you don’t sell raw materials but instead produce something from them, you can earn much more.

To start manufacturing, you'll need to buy or rent special equipment and build the necessary factories and facilities. Alternatively, you can acquire already established businesses (or rent them).

It’s also important not to forget about logistics — transporting raw materials to processing plants and delivering finished products to market takes time and requires planning. However, a well-organized product manufacturing business can generate a stable and high income, especially if you manage to control the entire process, from growing the raw materials to selling the finished goods.

Let’s briefly look at the pros and cons of this method of doing business in the game.

Pros:

• Higher income compared to selling raw materials.

• The ability to produce various products (bread, dairy products, furniture, etc.).

• Full control over the production process — from growing raw materials to selling the final product.

• The option to rent or purchase ready-made facilities without having to build them from scratch.

Cons:

• Significant investments are required for equipment and building facilities.

• Logistics takes time and careful planning.

• More complex business management (many stages of production and delivery).

• A larger amount of resources is needed to sustain production.

• Initial costs can be high.
  
  

That’s the end of our list of ways to earn money in Farming Simulator 25. If you found this guide helpful, feel free to rate it and leave your comments — what are you doing in the game. See you soon in future guides!