Keeping Irrigation Knowledge on the Farm
Farm Manager Mark Downie explains how Optifarm moved from inconsistent irrigation scheduling to reliable, accessible records with SWAN Systems — and what SWAN Sync means for the team.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Paxton on Precision Irrigation at Quelltaler Vineyards
In South Australia’s Clare Valley, water is the biggest challenge. Vineyard Manager Michael Paxton shares how Quelltaler Vineyards is using SWAN Systems to make smarter irrigation decisions, improve confidence, and maintain premium fruit quality.
Smarter Irrigation in Action at Josef Chromy Wines
At Josef Chromy Wines in Tasmania, SWAN Systems helped turn irrigation challenges into a success story. By bringing weather, soil, irrigation, and satellite data into one platform, the vineyard team gained the clarity to move beyond rule-of-thumb watering and make confident, timely decisions for healthier vines and better fruit.
SARDI Struan Research Centre: Efficient Irrigation Management
At PIRSA’s Struan Research Centre in South Australia, Farm Manager John Cooper explains how SWAN Systems helps make the most of a limited water allocation, improving accuracy, timeliness, and overall efficiency.
Rio Tinto: Reliable Irrigation Management in the Pilbara
In the Pilbara, Rio Tinto needed a single system to bring consistency to irrigation across small, rotating teams. With SWAN Systems, scheduling is reliable, efficient, and no longer dependent on individual experience.
Brett Squibb, APAL Grower of the Year, on Smarter Apple Irrigation
Brett Squibb, APAL’s 2025 Grower of the Year, shares how SWAN Systems helps his family orchard in Tasmania save time, simplify irrigation planning, and make the most of limited water.
From Struggling Blocks to $150 Wines: Torbreck’s Irrigation Journey
At Torbreck Vintners in the Barossa Valley, Chief Viticulturalist Nigel Blieschke shares how SWAN Systems helped transform struggling vineyards into premium blocks producing $150 wines by improving canopy health, managing water stress, and targeting irrigation with confidence.