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.
This is the first article in a short series on first principles of irrigation management - the fundamentals that underpin good decisions, regardless of crop, region, or system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
