ISCO-08 2132
Farming, forestry and fisheries advisers
68.4%
ADI · 143rd of 433 · 95% interval 55.7–82.1
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 68.4% of the task time of farming, forestry and fisheries advisers, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full68.4%
143rd of 433 · interval 55.7–82.1
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time46.5%
152nd of 433 · interval 42.7–50.8
Evidence67
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.7 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 31.6%L2Partial delegation · 68.5%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
67 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research information requested by farmers.Farm and Home Management Educators | 3.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 1.5 h | – |
| Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.Farm and Home Management Educators | 3.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.Farm and Home Management Educators | 3.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.Farm and Home Management Educators | 3.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.Farm and Home Management Educators | 3.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.Farm and Home Management Educators | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations, such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.Farm and Home Management Educators | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.Farm and Home Management Educators | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.Farm and Home Management Educators | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.Foresters | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Procure timber from private landowners.Foresters · supplemental task | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.Foresters · supplemental task | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.Foresters | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.Farm and Home Management Educators | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise activities of other forestry workers.Foresters | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 52 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.Foresters | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.Farm and Home Management Educators | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.Foresters | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.Foresters | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.Foresters | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.Foresters | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 23 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide direct assistance to farmers by performing activities such as purchasing or selling products and supplies, supervising properties, and collecting soil and herbage samples for testing.Farm and Home Management Educators · supplemental task | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set and monitor production targets.Farm and Home Management Educators · supplemental task | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.Foresters | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports.Farm and Home Management Educators | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 10 h | Access to systems |
| Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.Foresters | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.Foresters | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations.Foresters | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies.Foresters | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Collaborate with social service and health care professionals to advise individuals and families on home management practices, such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management.Farm and Home Management Educators · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands.Foresters · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.Foresters | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species.Foresters · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.Foresters · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 4.0 h | – |
| Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.Soil and Plant Scientists | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 4.0 h | Trust and care |
| Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.Foresters | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression.Foresters · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, or avoid or correct problems such as erosion.Soil and Plant Scientists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.Soil and Plant Scientists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.Soil and Plant Scientists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 24 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.Foresters · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.Soil and Plant Scientists | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 50 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.Foresters · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate soil problems or poor water quality to determine sources and effects.Soil and Plant Scientists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct experiments to investigate the underlying mechanisms of plant growth and response to the environment.Soil and Plant Scientists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 28 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, or soil properties.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 42 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats.Foresters · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or pests.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 30 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or soil conservation.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Survey undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning.Soil and Plant Scientists · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms, changes, or interacts with land-based ecosystems or living organisms.Soil and Plant Scientists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 25 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Identify or classify species of insects or allied forms, such as mites or spiders.Soil and Plant Scientists · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Plan or supervise waste management programs for composting or farming.Soil and Plant Scientists · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations.Soil and Plant Scientists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L3L2 | 80% | 6.0 h | – |
| Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.Foresters · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 22 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species.Soil and Plant Scientists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan or supervise land conservation or reclamation programs for industrial development projects.Soil and Plant Scientists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct experiments regarding causes of bee diseases or factors affecting yields of nectar or pollen.Soil and Plant Scientists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct research into the use of plant species as green fuels or in the production of green fuels.Soil and Plant Scientists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 24 h | Physical presence |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 68.4% | 67 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.402 | 61 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.397 | 62 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 63.4 | 57 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.24 | 61 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.01 | 42 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (21)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and multimedia designers 2166 | 96.8 | |
| Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians 2120 | 96.5 | |
| Meteorologists 2112 | 94.4 | |
| Electrical engineers 2151 | 91.8 | |
| Building architects 2161 | 91.1 | |
| Telecommunications engineers 2153 | 90.1 | |
| Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified 2149 | 89.4 | |
| Chemical engineers 2145 | 88.9 | |
| Environmental engineers 2143 | 88.6 | |
| Industrial and production engineers 2141 | 87.6 | |
| Electronics engineers 2152 | 85.5 | |
| Mechanical engineers 2144 | 84.9 |
Dashed line: farming, forestry and fisheries advisers (68.4%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Farming, forestry and fisheries advisers (ISCO-08 2132), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2132
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Farming, forestry and fisheries advisers (ISCO-08 2132)}
}Machine-readable
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