Set up a complete mine route
Mining needs a Mine Control Tower, designated tiles within its control area, and an assigned excavator and truck; the tower alone does not extract ore.
Captain of Industry FARMING GUIDESKnow what to farm.
Know what to farm.
And where to go.
Captain of Industry turns mining, farming and logistics into a linked industrial chain. Players survey finite deposits, assign mining areas, grow food and feed workers, and process outputs through increasingly advanced production. Demand planning matters because a shortage of food, fuel or construction materials can halt the whole settlement.
16 farming guides · PC / Global, current release
What matters before you farm
Unlock requirements, costs and tips to help you get started.
Match farm type to its inputs
The Basic Farm needs dirt and rain and cannot use fertilizer. Choose a suitable farm variant when the crop plan depends on external water or fertilizer.
Sources & fact checks
Repair an oil rig before planning on crude
World Map oil rigs are outposts that must be repaired before extraction. Their deposits are finite unless world settings make them unlimited.
Sources & fact checks
Farm with a purpose
Food and crop management address immediate settlement needs; mining, logistics and research establish core production before the later Oil Rig expansion.
Food and agriculture
Farming Fields
Farms turn suitable land and crop inputs into food or ingredients. Choosing a valid footprint and understanding the farm…
Food and agriculture
Food Production
Food production converts harvested crops and other farm outputs into supplies for the population. It works best when crop…
Food and agriculture
Animal Products
Animal products add another food input and can support recipes that crops alone cannot provide. Plan the farm around its…
Food and agriculture
Rain-Fed Farm Water Management
A Basic Farm depends on rainfall. Checking its water status helps distinguish a delayed or failing crop from a problem with…
Food and agriculture
Crop Rotation for Farm Fertility
Crop rotation lets one farm grow several crops and avoids the fertility penalty caused by consecutive identical crops. A…
Food and agriculture
Fertilizer for Farm Fertility
Fertilizer restores soil fertility and can raise farm yield toward its selected target. It is useful when crop growth consumes…
Mining and raw goods
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Mining and raw goods
Iron Ore
Iron ore supplies a core metal input for the island’s production chain. A working mine needs a tower, designated ore tiles and…
Mining and raw goods
Copper Ore
Copper ore is a raw input for the island’s metal production. A dedicated mine and separated delivery make it easier to supply…
Mining and raw goods
Coal
Coal is a mineable raw resource for the island’s production and energy chains. Reliable delivery depends on matching the mine…
Food and agriculture
Browse more guides in this category.
Food and agriculture
Farming Fields
Farms turn suitable land and crop inputs into food or ingredients. Choosing a valid footprint and understanding the farm…
Food and agriculture
Food Production
Food production converts harvested crops and other farm outputs into supplies for the population. It works best when crop…
Food and agriculture
Animal Products
Animal products add another food input and can support recipes that crops alone cannot provide. Plan the farm around its…
Food and agriculture
Rain-Fed Farm Water Management
A Basic Farm depends on rainfall. Checking its water status helps distinguish a delayed or failing crop from a problem with…
Food and agriculture
Crop Rotation for Farm Fertility
Crop rotation lets one farm grow several crops and avoids the fertility penalty caused by consecutive identical crops. A…
Food and agriculture
Fertilizer for Farm Fertility
Fertilizer restores soil fertility and can raise farm yield toward its selected target. It is useful when crop growth consumes…
Logistics and deposits
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Logistics and deposits
Stone and Limestone
Stone and limestone supply different construction and production needs. Mining the correct deposit and keeping the outputs…
Logistics and deposits
Mining Areas
Mining areas define where towers and their assigned vehicles can work. Correct coverage and tile designation turn a visible…
Logistics and deposits
Oil and Gas
An Oil Rig outpost can supply crude oil to the island after it is found and repaired. Its remote shipping needs and remaining…
Technology and industry
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Technology and industry
Water and Fertilizer
Water and fertilizer affect whether suitable farm variants can sustain crop growth and fertility. Matching each input to a…
Technology and industry
Factory Logistics
A mine or farm only helps production when its output reaches a suitable consumer. Clear storage and transport links make it…
Technology and industry
Research Points
Research points unlock buildings, vehicles, recipes and other technology. A planned lab supply lets you pursue an unlock…
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Food and agriculture
Farming Fields
Farms turn suitable land and crop inputs into food or ingredients. Choosing a valid footprint and understanding the farm…
Food and agriculture
Food Production
Food production converts harvested crops and other farm outputs into supplies for the population. It works best when crop…
Food and agriculture
Animal Products
Animal products add another food input and can support recipes that crops alone cannot provide. Plan the farm around its…
Food and agriculture
Rain-Fed Farm Water Management
A Basic Farm depends on rainfall. Checking its water status helps distinguish a delayed or failing crop from a problem with…
Food and agriculture
Crop Rotation for Farm Fertility
Crop rotation lets one farm grow several crops and avoids the fertility penalty caused by consecutive identical crops. A…
Food and agriculture
Fertilizer for Farm Fertility
Fertilizer restores soil fertility and can raise farm yield toward its selected target. It is useful when crop growth consumes…
Food and agriculture
Green Manure Fertility Recovery
Green Manure adds soil fertility but produces no food. It can serve as a recovery slot when other crop choices or fertilizer…
Technology and industry
Water and Fertilizer
Water and fertilizer affect whether suitable farm variants can sustain crop growth and fertility. Matching each input to a…
Mining and raw goods
Iron Ore
Iron ore supplies a core metal input for the island’s production chain. A working mine needs a tower, designated ore tiles and…
Mining and raw goods
Copper Ore
Copper ore is a raw input for the island’s metal production. A dedicated mine and separated delivery make it easier to supply…
Mining and raw goods
Coal
Coal is a mineable raw resource for the island’s production and energy chains. Reliable delivery depends on matching the mine…
Logistics and deposits
Stone and Limestone
Stone and limestone supply different construction and production needs. Mining the correct deposit and keeping the outputs…
Logistics and deposits
Mining Areas
Mining areas define where towers and their assigned vehicles can work. Correct coverage and tile designation turn a visible…
Technology and industry
Factory Logistics
A mine or farm only helps production when its output reaches a suitable consumer. Clear storage and transport links make it…
Technology and industry
Research Points
Research points unlock buildings, vehicles, recipes and other technology. A planned lab supply lets you pursue an unlock…
Logistics and deposits
Oil and Gas
An Oil Rig outpost can supply crude oil to the island after it is found and repaired. Its remote shipping needs and remaining…
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