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SWAN wins prestigious global agtech competition
Western Australian software company SWAN Systems was recently announced as the AgTech winner at the FoodBytes! Pitch 2020 competition, a major international startup discovery program.
Matanuska bananas: water and power savings using SWAN
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.
On the application of SWAN Systems to the wine industry globally
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.
Tripling first-year grape yields on a Western Australian Vineyard
How SWAN Systems helped Western Australian vineyard, Fruitico, to increase yield, quality and profit margins on their table grapes.
SWAN making waves in water and food sustainability
SWAN Systems was recently shortlisted to take part in Rabobank’s prestigious global food and agri startup program, the Foodbytes! Virtual Pitch 2020. This comes amidst various other Australian sustainability award nominations.
The impacts of water (mis)management on the natural environment
Water management is often thought of (and talked about) as a separate topic to that of environmental issues. However, how we withdraw and consume water can have significant ripple effects on the surrounding natural environment.
Irrigation in the Australian sugarcane industry
As a sugarcane grower or crop water manager, it's hard to know what type of irrigation is best suited to your operations. Our Technical Support Officer explores the topic of irrigation in the Australian sugarcane industry, explaining the different types and benefits/drawbacks of common irrigation techniques.
Urban Green Space and Water Conservation: Can We Have Both?
As cities and suburbs become increasingly built-up, having enough urban green space to supplement them is more important than ever. Smart irrigation that makes the most out of every drop of water is key to maintaining our all-important urban green spaces; whilst conserving water.
Smart software helps Adelaide High School save water and money
Smart irrigation software solution is being used by Adelaide High School to assist its groundskeepers to save water and ensure the School is meeting strict environmental conditions imposed for the for the application of recycled water.
The pros and cons of different irrigation scheduling methods
SWAN Systems CEO Tim Hyde explores the pros and cons of different irrigation scheduling methods; and how they can be leveraged to produce the best outcomes.
