Automation index
How much of a Farmer’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Farmer
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#78 / 623
View rankingFarmer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 29% | 12% | +3.5 |
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 55% | +2.2 |
Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 28% | +6.2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- technical equipment for crop production
- crop production principles
- agronomical production principles
- soil structure
- plant species
- agroforestry
- types of storage facilities
- pest control in plants
- ecology
- fertilisation principles
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-9013.00· ESCO/ISCO 6111
IS WORK OVER?
Boilermaker
25%
#216 / 623
View rankingBoilermaker
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, parts lists and material lists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Mark out, cut, roll and assemble plate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Weld, fit and erect in shop or on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Leak, pressure and finishing tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Repair boilers, tanks and ducts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Thickness, codes and liability for the weld.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- mark out plate
- weld boilers
- roll plate
- assemble tanks
- pressure tests
- erect on site
- read boilermaker drawings
- repair ducts
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7213