# Automated smart farms (technology)

internal name `mega-farm` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mega-farm/

## Cost

1200 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each.

## Requires (3)

- [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aerogel.md)
- [Botany - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/botany-mk02.md)
- [Mining machines - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/machines-mk03.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Native flora package for smart farms](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mega-farm-bioreserve.md)
- [Tholins - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tholin-mk01.md)

## Unlocks (3 recipes)

### Ammonium Sulfate (`ammonium-sulfate`)

- 5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Fiberboard](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fiberboard.md), 100 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md), 100 × [Ammonia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ammonia.md)
- Results: 3 × [Ammonium Sulfate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ammonium-sulfate.md)
- Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Automated smart farms](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mega-farm.md)

### Harvester (`harvester`)

- 1 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Botanical nursery MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/botanical-nursery-mk02.md), 1 × [Soil extractor MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil-extractor-mk02.md), 20 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 100 × [Advanced small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-02.md), 80 × [Plastic bar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/plastic-bar.md), 20 × [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aerogel.md)
- Results: 1 × [Harvester](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/harvester.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automated smart farms](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mega-farm.md)

### Automated smart farm (`mega-farm`)

- 0.5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 200 × [Concrete](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concrete.md), 50 × [Treated wood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/treated-wood.md), 50 × [Iron niobium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbfe-alloy.md), 100 × [Kevlar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kevlar.md), 50 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md)
- Results: 1 × [Automated smart farm](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mega-farm.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automated smart farms](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mega-farm.md)