Automation index
How much of a Irrigation technician’s job can AI already do?
A controller comes earlier. Watering the block without drowning the field do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Irrigation technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#393 / 633
View rankingIrrigation technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Flow, controller and the sector.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Dripper, valve and the leak you cannot see.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Filters, fertigation and the blockage.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Field, pressure and the one that does not reach the end.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The drought, the water turn and not fighting the flow.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
The block watered, and not drowning it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- irrigation controllers
- drippers
- sectors
- fertigation
- valves
- filters
- field pressure
- water turns
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2091.00· ESCO/ISCO 6114
IS WORK OVER?
Livestock farmer
21%
#420 / 633
View rankingLivestock farmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Headcount, ration and the health log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Yard, calving and the one that lags.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Pasture, water and the fence that comes down.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Market, abattoir and the day’s price.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The drought, the feed and not running them too thin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The animal whole, and the calving well.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- rations
- calving
- headcount
- fences
- pasture
- abattoir
- health log
- feed
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 6121