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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.
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.
SWAN Systems: High-Yield Insights for Smarter Irrigation
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.
SWAN Systems Expands Smart Water Management to Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council has partnered with SWAN Systems and Microsoft to improve irrigation efficiency and sustainability in local parks and green spaces.
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.
How Smart Irrigation Delivered 22% Higher Profits in a Cosmic Crisp® Apple Orchard
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.
Eye in the sky for turf managers
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.