Hello and welcome back—I’m Bebo Jones. In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through the best farm layout for Workers and Resources: Soviet Republic. Today’s guide focuses on maximizing your crop collection, streamlining vehicle routes, and designing an efficient farm setup. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this guide will help you get the most out of your agricultural operations.
1. Harvesting with Trains: The Backbone of Crop Collection
One of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of your farm is the method of collecting your crops. In my experience, the optimal way to handle crop collection is by using a train cargo loading station. The built-in storage of trains gives you an extra margin of error and speeds up your logistics.
- Start with a Train Cargo Loading Station:
Begin by placing a train cargo loading station at the heart of your farm. This station is critical because it collects your harvest directly onto the train, bypassing the bottlenecks that can occur with road vehicles. - Connect Your Silos Effectively:
Right next to the cargo station, connect your silos in a neat, logical layout. This setup not only improves your storage capacity but also aids in fire coverage—a vital consideration if you’re not relying solely on helicopters for aerial support.
By building your crop collection around the train’s capabilities, you ensure that large volumes of harvest can be moved quickly and efficiently, setting the stage for a thriving farm.
2. Integrating Distribution Offices: Managing Dual-Side Collection
After establishing your cargo station and silos, the next step is to design a system that can handle incoming produce from multiple directions. This is where distribution offices come into play.
- Dual Distribution Offices:
Use two small distribution offices positioned near the entry of your loading station. This dual setup is essential because a single large distribution office can’t handle all the fields assigned to your farm. By splitting your farm into two sectors, you can:- Optimize vehicle loading times.
- Prevent congestion during harvest.
- Ensure that each side of your farm is serviced independently.
- Container Option:
Although you could opt for containers, keep in mind that setting up a container loading station requires extra workers. For simplicity and efficiency, especially in the early game, stick with distribution offices.
3. Laying Out Your Farm Fields: Medium and Large Field Strategies
Once your logistics centers are in place, it’s time to plan your farm’s layout. This involves careful placement of fields and your agrofarm building.
- Plan Your Field Types:
- Medium Fields: Lay out roads the length of a medium field to delineate your areas. These fields form the backbone of your crop production.
- Large Fields: Position your large fields around the edges of your farm. A well-spread layout maximizes yield and ensures that every harvester gets to work efficiently.
- Agrofarm Placement:
Place your agrofarm building roughly in the middle of most of your fields. It doesn’t have to be perfectly centered on every field, but a central location helps in coordinating vehicle routes and reduces travel time for harvesters and tractors. - Mechanism Management:
Your farm supports up to 12 mechanisms in total. The optimal setup is to run six tractors and six harvesters. Avoid using covered hulls in your farm areas—these vehicles are too slow and can hinder overall efficiency.
Each harvester in this configuration can handle about three large fields (or a combination equivalent to one large field plus one medium field per season), so the layout and spacing of your fields are critical for maximizing yield.
4. Road Networks and Vehicle Flow: Gravel Over Mud
Efficient transport between your fields, silos, and distribution offices is vital.
- Road Surface Matters:
Avoid using mud roads for your farm vehicles. Mud roads are slow and won’t allow your vehicles—especially those with covered hulls—to keep up with production demands. Instead, install at least gravel roads, which allow vehicles to reach speeds of around 60 km/h. If you have access to asphalt roads later in the game, they can further improve efficiency for larger trucks. - Connecting Fields:
Make sure all your fields are connected by these upgraded roads. This not only improves the movement of harvesters and tractors but also ensures that your distribution offices are easily accessible from all parts of the farm.
5. Manual Field Assignment: Optimizing Harvest Routes
By default, the game auto-assigns fields to your vehicles, but this can lead to inefficiencies. Manual assignment allows you to control the order and reduce downtime.
- Remove Auto-Assignment:
Clear the auto-assigned fields to start fresh. This gives you complete control over which field each vehicle should tackle. - Order of Operations:
- Initial Assignment: Start by assigning a medium field to your first vehicle. Follow this up by assigning a large field that’s within driving range so that your vehicles can complete their routes without needing to refuel mid-field.
- Fuel Considerations:
Ensure that the fields assigned are close enough to your fuel sources. You have two options:- Place fuel stations near the far reaches of your farm.
- Equip your farm with a fuel storage tank, allowing vehicles to refuel directly at the farm.
This careful sequencing ensures that once a harvester or tractor finishes a field, it can return to refuel efficiently before moving on to the next assignment.
6. Finalizing Distribution and Crop Unloading
After setting up and assigning your fields, it’s time to optimize the final leg of your crop journey: unloading.
- Set Up Cargo Stations:
In your distribution offices, assign the cargo station specifically for dropping off grain. Make sure the unload percentage is set to maximum to ensure that crops are offloaded as quickly as possible. - Divide and Conquer:
Use two distribution offices—one for each side of your farm. This separation minimizes traffic congestion and ensures that harvesters on both sides of the farm have a clear, dedicated route to unload their yield.
Once these steps are in place, your farm should be running at peak efficiency for the current season, with vehicles moving smoothly between fields, the farm, and distribution centers.
7. Scaling Up: Cloning Your Farm Layout
After you’ve perfected one farm, you can replicate the layout in other areas of your map to expand your agricultural empire.
- Clone and Expand:
Once you have plenty of free space and your computer can handle the additional load, clone your farm layout to new spots on the map. This not only boosts overall production but also ensures consistency in efficiency across your Republic. - Adaptation:
While the basic design remains the same, always be mindful of local conditions (such as terrain and proximity to additional resources) and tweak the layout as necessary.
Bonus Tip: Power and Fuel Are Essential
Before wrapping up, remember that efficiency isn’t just about vehicles and fields—it’s also about keeping your infrastructure running smoothly.
- Supply Power and Fuel:
Ensure that every building requiring power or fuel—like your distribution offices and farm structures—is adequately supplied. The cargo station itself doesn’t need a fuel supply, but your farm and related offices do. This support is critical to maintain a steady flow of resources and keep your vehicles operational throughout the season.
Conclusion
That’s it—the ultimate farm layout for Workers and Resources: Soviet Republic! By starting with a solid train cargo loading station, integrating silos and dual distribution offices, carefully planning field assignments, and ensuring fast, reliable road networks, you can achieve maximum efficiency and crop yield. With this setup, you’ll be well on your way to building a prosperous agricultural sector for your Soviet Republic.
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