ISCO-08 6123
Apiarists and sericulturists
34.3%
ADI · 229th of 433 · 95% interval 20.7–49.5
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 34.3% of the task time of apiarists and sericulturists, and finish 1.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full34.3%
229th of 433 · interval 20.7–49.5
ADI3 · full delegation1.0%
153rd of 433 · interval 0.0–3.4
ADIs · share of time28.0%
255th of 433 · interval 21.1–35.5
Evidence51
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 · 30.8%L1Augmentation · 34.9%L2Partial delegation · 33.3%L3Full delegation · 1.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
51 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.Animal Breeders | 6.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Exercise animals to keep them in healthy condition.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 5.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.Animal Breeders | 5.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.Animal Breeders | 4.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 55 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 4.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Bathe and groom animals.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 3.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines.Animal Breeders | 3.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inject prepared animal semen into female animals for breeding purposes, by inserting nozzle of syringe into vagina and depressing syringe plunger.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 3.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain logs of semen specimens used and animals bred.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 3.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.Animal Breeders | 3.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.Animal Breeders | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.Animal Breeders | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Arrange for sale of animals and eggs to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 3.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Place vaccines in drinking water, inject vaccines, or dust air with vaccine powder to protect animals from diseases.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 2.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 1.2 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clip or shear hair on animals.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 32 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 36 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand, tattoo, or tag animals to allow animal identification.Animal Breeders | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Build hutches, pens, and fenced yards.Animal Breeders | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 5.0 h | Physical presence |
| Exhibit animals at shows.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure specified amounts of semen into calibrated syringes, and insert syringes into inseminating guns.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 6 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Package and label semen to be used for artificial insemination, recording information such as the date, source, quality, and concentration.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine semen microscopically to assess and record density and motility of gametes, and dilute semen with prescribed diluents, according to formulas.Animal Breeders · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.0% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 42 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
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) | 34.3% | 47 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.21 | 37 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.866 | 27 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 95.211 | 96 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.039 | 22 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
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 (61)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Livestock and dairy producers 6121 | 34.3 | |
| Poultry producers 6122 | 34.3 | |
| Animal producers not elsewhere classified 6129 | 34.3 | |
| Gardeners, horticultural and nursery growers 6113 | 21.5 | |
| Mixed crop and animal producers 6130 | 20.4 | |
| Field crop and vegetable growers 6111 | 13.3 | |
| Tree and shrub crop growers 6112 | 13.3 | |
| Mixed crop growers 6114 | 13.3 |
Dashed line: apiarists and sericulturists (34.3%).
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: Apiarists and sericulturists (ISCO-08 6123), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/6123
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: Apiarists and sericulturists (ISCO-08 6123)}
}Machine-readable
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