How an agricultural engineer can use AI, task by task

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.

Context: The work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Design: [drawings, plans]
Client needs: [function, space]

Write questions and talking points. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.

Context: We use SAS and ESRI ArcView; the work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Project: [type, size, location]
Sensitive features: [water, habitat, neighbours, heritage]

List potential impacts by phase, studies or permits likely needed, mitigation options, and data to gather first.

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.

Context: The work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Topic: [water quality, pollution]
Audience: [agencies, communities]

Explain options and trade-offs. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.

Context: The work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Design: [drawings, plans]
Client needs: [function, space]

Write questions and talking points. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk AutoCAD; the work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Device: [sensor, recorder, hardware]
Requirements: [accuracy, power, interfaces]

Generate architecture options with components to evaluate. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.

Context: We use Autodesk AutoCAD and Dassault Systemes SolidWorks; the work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Part or assembly: [describe]
Requirements: [loads, materials]

Outline CAD models, drawings and documentation. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk AutoCAD; the work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Facility: [describe]
Requirements: [use, budget]

Generate layout and design options. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Procedure: [describe]
Trainees: [describe]

Plan training with demonstration, practice and sign-off criteria. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

I work as an agricultural engineer. Part of my job is to design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk AutoCAD; the work draws on engineering and technology, food production and physics.
Process: [food plant, chemical]
Requirements: [capacity, safety]

Generate layout and equipment options. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.