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The agricultural industry is confronted with an ever-expanding array of innovations, technologies and scientific knowledge. Despite the availability of these solutions, the knowledge exploration process is time-consuming and cognitively demanding due to the volume and variability of information – this often leads to inconsistent advice, non-adoption, or suboptimal decision-making. BeefVantage aims to bridge this gap by providing a tailored AI-powered decision support system designed specifically for beef producers in Queensland – the first of its kind. BeefVantage utilises advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and fine-tuned Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on trusted domain-specific data. This approach ensures high relevance and accuracy in its recommendations, moving beyond the limitations of generic AI tools, which often suffer from hallucinations and lack of domain-specific knowledge. The tool is in development, with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) anticipated six months prior to the congress. The presentation will introduce the groundbreaking concept behind BeefVantage, detailing its initial validation processes, and explore the anticipated transformative impacts of this AI-driven tool on beef production. BeefVantage represents a significant advancement in the application of generative AI in agriculture, tailored specifically to meet challenges faced by beef producers. By offering real-time, context-sensitive, actionable insights, it supports not only immediate problem-solving but also long-term strategies for sustainable and resilient operations. The scalability of BeefVantage suggests potential applicability to other regional contexts and agricultural sectors, promising broader impacts across rangelands. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge generative AI applications in agriculture, understanding both the technological underpinnings and practical benefits. The session will invite discussion on how the collaborative intelligence of human experts a nd AI can be harnessed to improve the future of rangelands.