Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Farmer?
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.
It does not calculate how many people will be replaced.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Farmer
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#49 / 103
View rankingFarmer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 29% | 12% | +3.5 |
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 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 pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 55% | +2.2 |
Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 28% | +6.2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- 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?
Veterinarian
28%
#67 / 103
View rankingVeterinarian
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Direct the overall operations of animal hospitals, clinics, or mobile services to farms.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Provide care to a wide range of animals or specialize in a particular species, such as horses or exotic birds.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Train or supervise workers who handle or care for animals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 31% | 28% | +8.7 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- biosecurity related to animals
- signs of animal illness
- animal welfare legislation
- animal production science
- physiology of animals
- environmental enrichment for animals
- fundamental veterinary sciences
- veterinary clinical sciences
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1131.00· ESCO/ISCO 2250