SWAN Systems internal and industry insights to help you optimise your irrigation and nutrient management.
Rainfall and forecasts shape irrigation decisions long before anyone opens a valve. Understanding how weather affects infiltration, root behaviour, and crop demand is a core first principle of irrigation management.
This is the first article in a short series on first principles of irrigation management - the fundamentals that underpin good decisions, regardless of crop, region, or system.
From winter dormancy to summer growth, cherries depend on stable soil moisture at critical stages. This article explores how steady irrigation and good water-management practices help reduce cracking, improve uniformity and lift fruit quality.
The City of Bayswater is preparing for tighter water allocations by optimising irrigation with SWAN Systems. Using SWAN Sync talk-back, they improved scheduling efficiency by up to 20% while maintaining turf quality. This case study shows how smarter irrigation planning helps councils save water and stay ahead of change.
Torbreck Vintners in South Australia’s Barossa Valley partnered with SWAN Systems to refine vineyard irrigation. By using soil, crop, and climate data to guide decisions, they improved canopy health and wine quality - elevating one block from $30 bottles to fruit now used in $150 wines.
SWAN Systems was recently featured in Irrigation Leader magazine, highlighting how its platform helps irrigators improve water efficiency, simplify planning, and support sustainable decision-making.
Managing water shouldn’t be guesswork. SWAN’s Water Supply Manager helps growers and water managers see what’s in storage, what’s been used, and what’s still available—so they can plan with confidence, not confusion.
Before you schedule irrigation, you need to understand your water supply. SWAN Systems’ Water Supply Manager gives growers complete visibility over their water stores, sources, and allocations – helping you track what you have, what you’ve used, and what’s left. Whether it’s a dam, a bore, or a licensed entitlement, SWAN's WSM brings it all together in one place for smarter planning, better reporting, and more confident decision-making.
A Washington orchard trialled smart irrigation technology on its first Cosmic Crisp® apple harvest — achieving 22% higher profits, 52% water savings, and improved fruit quality. See how smarter scheduling turned better water management into better business outcomes.
How can turf managers cover more ground with less time? This article, created in collaboration with Sports Turf Technology, explores how NDVI and satellite imagery help identify stressed turf before it’s visible—enabling smarter irrigation, better resource use, and healthier playing surfaces year-round.
