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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.
SWAN Systems Smart Scheduling Helps Bayswater Save Water
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 boosts wine value with SWAN Systems
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.
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.