Key findings
Agricultural technicians play a crucial role in assisting agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research.
They set up and maintain lab equipment, collect samples, and record data for experiments.
Tasks include conducting tests to enhance crop quality and improve yield.
Despite advancements in Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), blue-collar jobs like agricultural technicians are unlikely to be fully automated.
The unique automation wave of GenAI may not significantly impact blue-collar workers due to the physical nature of their tasks.
However, certain skills used in this work, such as information ordering and digital data processing, could potentially be automated in the future.
While GenAI may impact but not transform the work of agricultural technicians, the demand for their services may even increase with the growth of premium goods and services, leading to a rise in their income share.
How could AI or automation replace or complement job activities?
Agricultural Technicians could potentially automate tasks such as recording data, preparing reports, setting up equipment, and conducting field tests using AI.
For example, AI could assist in analyzing crop samples for diseases, monitoring pest control operations, and maintaining agricultural facilities with precision and efficiency.
Job description
Assist agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, as well as help with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up and maintain lab equipment, collect crop and animal samples, and record data for experiments. Conduct tests to enhance crop quality, increase plant and animal disease resistance, and improve yield.
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