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Soil as a buffer, not a container
Soil is not a passive container for irrigation. It is a dynamic buffer that determines how water is stored, released, and made available to plant roots. Understanding soil behaviour changes how irrigation timing and volume should be managed.
Evapotranspiration as a decision concept
Evapotranspiration is widely used in irrigation planning, yet it is often reduced to a number on a report. Its real value lies in understanding what that number represents: daily demand and the rate at which soil moisture is being depleted.
Irrigation at Scale: Australian Vintage at Nepenthe
Jurie Germishuys from Australian Vintage explains how SWAN Systems supports irrigation management across 1,600 hectares of vineyards, improving precision, continuity and confidence in decision-making.
Weather is more than rainfall
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.
Irrigation management is more than just turning the taps on
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.
SWAN Systems named a winner of the UpLink Water Resilience Challenge
SWAN Systems has been named a winner of the UpLink Water Resilience Challenge, recognising practical approaches to improving water resilience across agriculture, energy, and technology.
Smarter irrigation for greener communities
Greg Ingleton reflects on his long-running work with SWAN Systems across South Australia and New South Wales, showing how structured irrigation scheduling can reduce water use while maintaining high-quality public open space.
How Tachi Farms Uses SWAN Systems to Improve Irrigation Decisions
Kevin Ruble, General Manager at Tachi Farms, shares how bringing all irrigation data into one place helps his team work more efficiently across 821 acres of grapes, pistachios, and pomegranates. This testimonial highlights how SWAN supports better planning and clearer decision-making.
Chaffin Farms, Rubicon Water & SWAN Systems: Advancing Water Efficiency on the Colorado River
Chaffin Farms in Blythe, California is modernizing gravity-fed irrigation through a collaboration with Rubicon Water and SWAN Systems. By combining automated surface-irrigation control with data-driven scheduling, the farm is improving timing, consistency, and water efficiency, demonstrating what’s possible for growers using surface irrigation in any region.
Smarter Irrigation for Cherries: Managing Water for Fruit Size, Quality, and Profitability
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.