Automation index
How much of a Livestock farmer’s job can AI already do?
A headcount and a ration come earlier. The animal whole and the calving coming out do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Livestock farmer
21%
AI can already do 21% of this job.
#429 / 643
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
IS WORK OVER?
Farmer
28%
#78 / 643
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