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 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.
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.
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.
When Cottesloe Golf Club first decided to use irrigation management software to help them manage the irrigation and nutrient needs of their turf, they had no idea they were about to face the hottest summer on record in Perth.
In this report we detail the success of SWAN Systems over the very dry 2021 irrigation season. Bottom line – the ranch experienced an overall 40% productivity increase. Making every drop count was our objective – and our achievement.
Matanuska, the largest banana producer in Zimbabwe, used SWAN Systems and achieved an annual estimated water saving of 30%, (~2.6 megalitres of water per hectare per year), which translates to an ROI of at least 7 times.
What does international viticulture expert, James Wright, have to say about how SWAN helps grape growers to achieve their quality and efficiency goals? This report explores various viticulture best practices from the VitiSynth Global Audit© Criteria and how they relate to SWAN Systems features.
How SWAN Systems helped Western Australian vineyard, Fruitico, to increase yield, quality and profit margins on their table grapes.
The Piara Waters complex is a challenging site to manage, however significant potential water savings were able to be identified. We found there was potential to save over 20% in water which led to an estimated 40% reduction in drainage of irrigation water beyond the rootzone. Having data collated from different sources (flow meters, soil moisture probes, satellite imagery, climatic data, and forecast and actual weather) available in one place for analysis and translation into actionable information were identified as key benefits.
