This presentation introduces BeefVantage and AgValuate, two digital tools recently developed by the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (James Cook University) to enhance resilience in agriculture.

The AgValuate program and its accompanying innovation readiness tool were designed to facilitate the assessment of innovation capacity among regional producers. Employing a co-designed, question-based approach, the tool enables producers to evaluate their farm business models in terms of social, economic, environmental impacts, as well as technology and innovation. Through the consideration of both 'now' and 'aspired to' metrics across impact areas, the tool aids producers in identifying areas of their business that are most suited and ready for AgTech integration and innovation adoption.

BeefVantage, an AI-powered platform, provides beef producers with immediate, relevant advice to address on-farm challenges. By integrating the latest natural language processing methods and specialised large language models, it delivers relevant recommendations for improving productivity and sustainable practices. Focused on the needs of beef producers and their advisors, BeefVantage offers a level of accuracy and applicability that surpasses generalist AI models such as ChatGPT. The tool's potential for scalability and adaptation to various agricultural sectors underscores its role in transforming decision-making processes in the industry.

Both tools were developed with a human-centered approach, with the aim to equip producers with the knowledge required to make better decisions related to their business practices, planning, and investment decisions. By substantially enhancing the value and impact of agricultural businesses, these tools aspire to build sustainable growth and resilience for a vibrant, sustainable future for Northern Australia.