Automation and logistics
Collect Farm Harvest with a Collector
A Collector can gather farm output into a conveyor route, reducing the need to pick up every harvest item by hand.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Collect Farm Harvest with a Collector
Farm Plot grid with a Collector positioned over the plots and connected to storage by conveyors.
Before you go
- Farm Plot and Collector blocks.
- Conveyor path from Collector to cargo storage.
- Vertical clearance above plots and working grid power where required.
Farming steps
- Lay out the Farm Plots with enough open space above them for the Collector path.
- Place the Collector so harvested items can enter it without the block or nearby structure obstructing the route.
- Connect the Collector inventory to cargo storage with conveyors and verify the path is usable.
- Plant the crops manually in the Farm Plot and confirm water, power, temperature, and health conditions.
- Allow the crop to grow, checking plot state rather than assuming collection equipment handles plant care.
- Harvest when ready and let the Collector move the output into connected storage.
- Open the storage inventory, collect the produce, and manually replant for the next cycle.
- Leave clearance above every plot used by the Collector route; blocked access can prevent reliable collection.
- Keep the storage destination easy to inspect so you can confirm that harvested items arrived.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat planting manually, waiting for a valid harvest state, collecting via the Collector, and replanting. The Collector assists with harvest collection but does not plant crops.
Common mistakes
- Building the Collector flush against the plots: preserve the needed overhead collection path.
- Forgetting the conveyor connection: link the Collector to storage and verify output location.
- Expecting automatic planting: return to the plots and plant each new cycle yourself.
When to stop or switch
Stop collecting when storage is full or the current crop is harvested; clear space and manually replant when ready for another cycle.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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