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Smarter Farmers FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
how do i make my farmers replant modded crops?
Smarter Farmers handles this automatically as long as the modded seed is registered as a valid item for that crop. Just plant the modded crop once yourself and let a farmer harvest it; they will replant it with the matching seed from their inventory.
do farmers need seeds in their inventory to replant?
Yes. A farmer must already be holding the correct seed for the crop they just harvested, otherwise they will leave the farmland empty. Make sure your farm setup or hopper system keeps them supplied with the right seeds.
what does the 
spawn box block do?
The Spawn Box Block defines the area where your farmers are allowed to work. Place it to limit or expand the region farmers will replant and harvest in, which is useful for keeping them out of areas you want untouched.
Spawn Box Block defines the area where your farmers are allowed to work. Place it to limit or expand the region farmers will replant and harvest in, which is useful for keeping them out of areas you want untouched.my farmers harvest but dont replant, how do i fix it?
This usually means the farmer has no matching seed in their inventory, or the crop is not recognized by the mod. Check that the seed item matches the harvested crop and that your modpack config allows that crop type.
how do i configure smarter farmers for my modpack?
Open the mod's config file and adjust the crop and seed entries to match the modded crops in your pack. The config lets you control which crops farmers will replant so you can fine-tune behavior per modpack.
does smarter farmers work with modded crops from other mods?
Yes, that is the main purpose of the mod. As long as the modded crop and its seed are properly registered, farmers will replant them just like vanilla wheat, carrots, and potatoes.
how do i get started with smarter farmers after installing it?
Place down a Spawn Box Block to define your farm area, then let your farmers work as normal. They will now replant crops with the correct seed instead of leaving empty farmland.
Spawn Box Block to define your farm area, then let your farmers work as normal. They will now replant crops with the correct seed instead of leaving empty farmland.can i stop farmers from replanting in certain areas?
Yes, use the Spawn Box Block to restrict the working area. Farmers will only replant and harvest within the region you define with the block.
Spawn Box Block to restrict the working area. Farmers will only replant and harvest within the region you define with the block.does smarter farmers cause lag or performance issues?
The mod is lightweight and only changes replanting behavior, so it should not noticeably affect performance. If you have many farmers and a large Spawn Box area, keep an eye on tick time in heavily modded packs.
is smarter farmers compatible with other farming mods?
It generally works alongside other farming mods as long as their crops and seeds are registered correctly. If a specific modded crop is not replanted, check the config to ensure that crop is enabled.