<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Academics critique Farming Simulator 22 for promoting a 'productivist' view of farming, emphasizing excessive crop production using machinery and fertilizers, overlooking environmental concerns like soil health and biodiversity.</li><li>Authors argue for a shift towards sustainable farming practices that respect the environment and support long-term food production.</li><li>The paper highlights the importance of videogames, such as Farming Simulator, in shaping public perceptions of farming practices.</li><li>The authors commend modders for developing add-ons like Precision Farming that promote sustainable agriculture within the game.</li></ul>

Academics critique Farming Simulator's portrayal of 'good farming' and praise modders for agro-ecology add-ons

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