Automation index
How much of a Shepherd’s job can AI already do?
GPS collars come earlier. Bringing the whole flock without leaving one on the hill do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Shepherd
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#575 / 633
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, grazing and the day’s log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Flock, dogs and the wolf.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Shearing, lambing and the one that stays.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cheese, milk and dealing with the dairy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The hill, the snow and not missing the pass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
The whole flock, and not leaving one behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- run the flock
- sheepdogs
- lambing
- shearing
- the wolf
- passes
- ewe’s milk
- hill grazing
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2093.00· ESCO/ISCO 6121
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Agronomist
22%
#340 / 633
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maps, doses and fertiliser and irrigation plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Projects, subsidy files and paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Field, sampling and pests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Farmer, co-op and administration.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Water, soils and sustainability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not prescribing a pesticide blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Projects, subsidy files and paperwork
- Field, sampling and pests
- Farmer, co-op and administration
- Water, soils and sustainability
- Not prescribing a pesticide blind
- ingeniero agronomo
- agronomist
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2144