- My Toll Farm Start: Choose the "New Farmer" mode and Riverbend Springs map for the best balance of resources and challenge.
- First Crop: Plant Canola immediately; it is August in-game, which is the perfect season for this high-yield, low-maintenance crop.
- Easy Money: Ignore animals initially and focus on Contracts to generate steady income without heavy machinery investment.
- AI Helpers: Hire AI workers (H key) to handle tedious tasks like cultivating and transporting vehicles.
- Free Honey: Locate the beehive behind the starting barn for passive income that requires zero effort.
Optimal Career Settings
Starting your journey in My Toll Farm requires careful configuration to ensure long-term success. The game offers various presets that can drastically alter your difficulty and starting capital.
Video Highlights:
- Start with New Farmer mode to own pre-placed buildings and equipment.
- Select Riverbend Springs for a balanced landscape.
- Set starting capital to £1,000,000 for an easier start or £250,000 for a challenge.
- Disable Crop Destruction to prevent accidental field damage.
New Farmer
- Recommended Choice
- Pre-owned farm infrastructure
- Equipment included
- Balanced start
Farm Manager
- High Capital
- No land owned initially
- Requires purchasing assets
- Complex management
Start from Scratch
- Hard Mode
- Minimal funds
- Leasing required
- Steep learning curve
Turn off Crop Destruction in the Game Settings immediately. If this is left on, driving over your ready-to-harvest crops—even slightly—will destroy them, causing massive financial loss.
| Setting | Recommended Value | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Difficulty | Easy | Prevents early bankruptcy and allows for learning mechanics. |
| Starting Money | £1,000,000 | Allows purchasing essential tractors and seeders outright. |
| Seasonal Growth | On | Adds realism; requires planning planting/harvesting cycles. |
| Crop Destruction | Off | Prevents accidental loss of crops while driving. |
| Days per Month | 1 | Speeds up gameplay; sleeping advances the season instantly. |
First Steps: Crops & Contracts
Once you load into your farm, you need to establish a cash flow. While the temptation to buy expensive machinery is high, leveraging contracts and smart initial crop selection is safer.
Check Your Equipment
Inspect the barn and shed. You typically start with a tractor, a combine harvester, and a basic seeder. Press Tab to switch between vehicles instantly.
Select Canola
Fill your seeder with seeds by pressing R. Cycle through seed types with Y. Select Canola. It is August in-game, which is the prime planting window for this crop.
Accept Contracts
Open the menu (ESC/Tab) and navigate to the Contracts tab. Look for harvesting or fertilizing jobs. These offer high payouts (£16,000+) for minimal effort.
Lease or Use Own Gear
If you lack the machine for a contract, accept it with the lease option. This borrows high-end equipment for the job, deducting a small fee from the payout.
Deploy AI Workers
Drive to the field. Press H to hire an AI worker. They will complete the field work while you move to the next task or contract.
Check behind the large red barn near your spawn point. There is a beehive already placed. Use a forklift to move the honey pallets to a trailer and sell them. This is free money that requires no maintenance.
| Crop Type | Planting Season | Difficulty | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canola | August (Start) | Low | Best Starter Crop |
| Wheat | Year-round (mostly) | Low | Good backup option |
| Barley | Spring/Autumn | Low | Decent yield |
| Rice | Specific | High | Requires specialized machinery |
| Vegetables | Specific | Very High | Avoid until profitable |
Game Settings & Optimization
Fine-tuning the game settings is crucial for a smooth experience. The default settings often include mechanics that can frustrate new players, such as crop destruction or strict seasonal timing.
Adjust the Time Scale based on your playstyle. If you want real-time farming, set it to 1x. If you want seasons to pass quickly, set it to 120x or higher. Remember, sleeping skips time based on your "Days per Month" setting.
| Setting Category | Option | Impact on Gameplay |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Save | Every 30 mins | Prevents loss of progress; minimal lag. |
| Time Scale | 120x | Balances field work speed with daylight hours. |
| Seasonal Growth | On | Crops only grow in specific months (Realism). |
| Snow | On | Visual only; does not affect crop growth logic. |
| Weeding | On | Requires additional equipment (weeders). |
| Plowing | On | Required after certain crops (e.g., corn, potatoes). |
| Withering | Off | Prevents crops from dying if left too long. |
Advanced Tips & AI Management
As your farm expands, micromanaging every vehicle becomes impossible. Efficient use of the AI system and understanding hidden mechanics will maximize your profits.
By default, engines turn off when you exit a vehicle. For tools like wood chippers that need to run while you are away, go to Game Settings > Vehicle Controls and disable Auto Engine Start. This keeps the machine running when you jump out.
AI Worker Capabilities
- Field Work: Cultivating, sowing, harvesting.
- Transport: Can deliver vehicles to specific points on the map.
- Limitations: Cannot handle complex reverse maneuvers or loading specific trailers effectively.
Animal Strategy
- Early Game: Ignore cows. They consume food and reproduce slowly.
- Focus: Crops and contracts offer faster ROI.
- Late Game: Return to animals once you have steady income.
Map Features Overview: The in-game map (ESC key) is a powerful tool. Use the layer filters to check:
- Soil Composition: Identifies weeds and lime requirements.
- Fertilization State: Shows single or double fertilizer application stages.
- Economy: Check real-time prices to decide when to sell your grain.
Progression Checklist
Follow this roadmap to ensure you are hitting the necessary milestones for a successful farm in My Toll Farm.
First Month Goals:
- Complete the guided tour (if first time playing)
- Plant Canola on the starting field
- Complete 3-5 Contracts to boost cash flow
- Sell the initial honey from the barn beehive
- Purchase a larger tractor or trailer
- Disable Crop Destruction in settings
FAQ
Q: What is the best starting map in My Toll Farm?
Riverbend Springs is highly recommended for beginners. It offers a good mix of flat, arable land for crops and manageable terrain for navigating your starting machinery.
Q: Should I take a loan at the start?
No. If you select the 'New Farmer' preset with £1,000,000 starting capital, you have enough funds to buy essential gear and seeds. Taking a loan early on adds unnecessary interest payments.
Q: Why is my crop not growing?
Check your **Seasonal Growth** setting. If it is on, you can only plant specific crops during certain months. For example, Canola must be planted in August. If you plant it in the wrong season, it will not grow.
Q: How do I make money fast without fields?
Focus on **Contracts**. Accept harvesting contracts that provide the machinery. You earn large sums (£16k+) without owning the land or the equipment. Also, sell the honey from the starting beehive immediately.