Allan Fetters on Precision Irrigation for Almonds in California
California almond grower Allan Fetters shares how SWAN Systems transformed irrigation on his challenging soils - turning scheduling into a simple, confident process.
Wine Australia: Torbreck Vineyards and SWAN Systems in “Reading Between the Vines”
As part of Wine Australia’s Reading Between the Vines series, Torbreck Vineyards share how SWAN Systems is helping improve irrigation management, vineyard consistency, and wine quality in the Barossa Valley.
Managing Water Is Harder Than Ever – But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
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.
Water Supply Management: Know What You’ve Got Before You Use It
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.
Transcending the Data Deluge in Modern Agriculture
More than 150 years ago, Mark Twain famously said, “It’s not what you don’t know that kills you, it’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” And that is just as true today as when he first said it. This insight led to the birth of SWAN, a tool designed to deal with data and transform it into meaningful, actionable insights. SWAN prioritizes presenting you with clear, useful information over inundating you with endless streams of data.
The OODA Loop in the Fields: How a Fighter Pilot’s Strategy Streamlines Irrigation Management
Have you ever heard of "Forty-Second Boyd," the U.S. Air Force legend? Beyond his aerial feats, Commander John Boyd developed the OODA loop - Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. At SWAN Systems, we’ve harnessed the essence of Boyd’s methodology to reimagine irrigation.
From Chaos to Clarity: Embracing Irrigation Technology Optimization
Picture this: you're trying to solve a massive jigsaw puzzle, but there's no guide image. Feeling overwhelmed already? Well, that's the same feeling many in the agricultural industry face when managing irrigation. Confusing sensor readings, disparate data, clunky devices - it's a complex task. But what if we could simplify it all?