Will “Fruit Farmer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Unknown Chance of Automation

Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, financial, or marketing activities.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 11-9013.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Farm and Ranch Managers”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Fruit Farmer”

Demonstrate or explain working techniques, practices, or safety regulations to farm or ranch workers.
Prepare budgets or financial reports for farm or ranch operations.
Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
Monitor and adjust irrigation systems to distribute water according to crop needs and to avoid wasting water.
Monitor pasture or grazing land use to ensure that livestock are properly fed or that conservation methods, such as rotational grazing, are used.
Determine types or quantities of crops or livestock to be raised, according to factors such as market conditions, federal programs or incentives, or soil conditions.
Operate or oversee the operations of dairy farms that produce bulk milk.
Inspect orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.
Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.
Plan and direct development or production of hardier or higher-yield hybrid plant varieties.
Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.
Plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity or weather conditions.
Hire, train, or supervise workers engaged in planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, or marketing crops, or in raising livestock.
Change processes such as drying, grading, storing, or shipping to improve efficiency or profitability.
Monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, or grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.
Select or purchase machinery, equipment, livestock, or supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizer, or chemicals.
Direct livestock or crop waste recycling operations.
Obtain financing necessary for purchases of machinery, land, supplies, or livestock.
Buy or sell futures contracts or price farm products in advance of future sales to minimize risk or maximize profits.
Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.
Evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for farm or ranch products.
Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting.
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.
Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.
Inspect farm or ranch equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Inspect farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, or roads, ordering repair or maintenance activities, as needed.

Related Technology & Tools

Oil dispensing cans
Grain drills
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Backhoes
Grease guns
Mowing equipment
Hay trucks
Animal blood collection syringes
Livestock castration equipment
Animal vaccination syringes
Animal transportation trailers
Handheld computers
Snow blowers
Chain saws
Circular saws
Corn pickers
Extension ladders
Farm tractors
Dump trucks
Hay balers
Four wheel drive 4WD trucks
Grain scales
Claw hammers
Desktop computers
Field cultivators
Spray attachments
Grain combines
Weedeaters
Personal computers
Branding equipment
Belt conveyor systems
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Snowplow attachments
Garden hoes
Animal feeders
Gardening shovels
Brush mowers
Farm trucks
Egg gathering equipment
Grain dryers
Artificial insemination kits
Poultry incubators
Milking equipment
Portable welding equipment
Laptop computers
Manure spreaders
Lawn mowers
Tablet computers
Field watering systems
Hay mowing machines

Global Mapper Software Global Mapper
AgriSoft/CMC AgriSoft/ERP
Microsoft Word
Pear Technology Fieldman Farmer
Specialized Data Systems Ultra Farm
CattleWorks
Microsoft PowerPoint
Global positioning system GPS software
Ag Connections Land.db
Accutech Systems Corporation AccuFarm-MGR
TatukGIS Editor
Web browser software
Sunrise Software CropSave
Custom Software Group CSG AgroSys
Microsoft Office
AGCO Advanced Technology Solutions Fieldstar
John Deere Apex Farm Management
AgData Blue Skies Accounting
Datatech The Farmer's Office
KELTEC Systems HerdMaster
MapInfo
Email software
ESRI ArcPad
International Response Technologies CowChip - Ranch House
SST Development Group SSToolbox
Advanced Veterinary Services Ranch Vision
Lion Edge Technologies Ranch Manager
Farm Files Livestock
Vertical Solutions Easy-Farm Accounting
Farm Files Crops
i.Agri LandMark Farm
SST Development Group Stratus
SAP
Payroll software
Agevo Farm Manager
ZedX AgFleet
Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
Countryside Data Ag Payroll
AgTerra Technologies AgTrac
CDA International Manifold System
Cattlesoft CattleMax
PigCHAMP Care 3000
Microsoft Excel
Trimble AgGPS EZ-Map
Farm Business Software Systems Smart Feeder
MapShots EASi Suite
DIVA-GIS
ProducePak Mobile Farm Management
Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense
TapLogic FarmLogic
Stenco Technologies Farm Trends
Delta Data Systems AGIS
Trimble Farm Works
Brihzon Solutions SMART Dairy Resource Planning
Sanders Software Consulting FarmBooks
Microsoft Outlook
Alua Software Paddock Pro
Red Wing Software CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture
EZ-Ranch
Ag Leader Technology SMS Advanced