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What does your sprayer really cost you each year?

When you compare spraying setups, the purchase price is only part of the story.

Capital, depreciation, repairs, fuel, labour and chemical all add up over a year.

Simon Doolin at North Star didn't expect the numbers to be the biggest surprise. But when he looked at the full cost of spraying his country with SwarmBots, it made a significant difference to his bottom line.

That's the thing about a lightweight, purpose-built machine. It costs less to own, maintain and run, so less capital is tied up in the shed and more of the budget goes towards the decisions that grow the operation

A big shoutout to @WeedSmart for putting together their free Boom Spray Investment Calculator — a great tool for comparing the full annual cost of different spraying setups.

Plug in your acreage, chemical, fuel and labour rates and compare the full annual cost vs self-propelled and tow behind sprayers: https://t.co/BoiBfZlO0Z

#SwarmFarm #SwarmBot #AutonomousFarming #AgTech #AustralianAgriculture #PrecisionAgriculture

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"The idea of being able to spray a paddock while you're not on farm is a dream." 💬

For Matt at Rankin Springs, that dream is starting to become reality.

With AutoFill™*, Matt’s SwarmBots return, refill with the exact amount of water and chemical, and head straight back out to work. No one has to stop work to measure products, mix a batch or chase the machine around the paddock.

Watch the full story here: https://t.co/wsIYtrfZaG

#SwarmFarm #AutoFill #SwarmBot #AutonomousFarming

**SwarmFarm utilises cutting-edge technology developed with GRDC investment to benefit Australian grain growers.

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Swipe for a before and after!

Earlier this year, we put SwarmBot Gindie to the test at @BecksHybrids, planting corn and soybeans in an autonomous field trial!

Now in its second year, the trial builds on our first autonomous planting work, exploring how SwarmBot can take on more tasks in the field, from planting through to spraying.

Each trial gives us an opportunity to push the limits of our technology, test new capabilities and explore what’s possible with autonomy.

Exciting things are happening. Stay tuned for more updates from the US!
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The real advantage of a SwarmFarm robot isn't that it drives itself. It's that it can keep coming back.

A conventional sprayer has to compete with every other job on the farm for a driver and machine time. So weed control often waits until there are enough weeds to justify the pass. By then, some are bigger and harder to kill.

A dedicated SwarmBot changes that. It can return to the paddock more often, find weeds while they're small and spot spray only what's there. Smaller weeds are easier to control, need less chemical and don't get the chance to set seed.

Keep weeds small.
Use less chemical.
Save more money.

Run the numbers on your farm: https://t.co/BoiBfZlgbr
#SwarmFarm #SwarmBot #WeedControl #SpotSpraying #AutonomousFarming #AgTech #PrecisionAgriculture

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11 days until AusMac 2026!

We’re bringing plenty to AusMac 2026, including the debut of our all-new DC Ag herbicide rig and Ben Wye Engineering’s first hydraulic mower, both paired with our SwarmBot 5 V3.

Catch Alec Duffy in the “Ideas in Action” session on Wednesday, followed by Happy Hour, proudly sponsored by SwarmFarm Robotics.

Then join us on Thursday for live machinery demonstrations featuring our latest SwarmConnect innovations.

See you there!
#SwarmFarm #AusMac2026 #FutureOfFarming

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“A dream run”

At Beefwood Farms in Moree, NSW, Operations Manager Joel runs a 16,800 hectare dryland operation.

Their SwarmBot Lucy is helping take care of spot spraying while giving the team more time to focus on other jobs and enjoy a break on weekends.

As farmers ourselves, we believe better farming comes from smarter machines, not bigger ones. A lightweight robot that keeps working through the spray window means the team can be repurposed to higher-value work, and still get their weekends.

Hear it from Joel. 🎥

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What could you do with a little more time in the orchard?

SwarmBots are helping orchards across Australia take care of repetitive mowing tasks, keeping grass and growth between the rows under control while freeing up their team's time for other priorities.

With a lighter machine and the flexibility to dedicate a robot to mowing, there's another way to manage ongoing orchard maintenance.

Come and chat with the SwarmFarm team at the Australian Almond Conference in Adelaide from 13–15 October, and see where autonomy could fit into your operation.

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A few months on farm and SwarmBot Bender is well and truly on the job!

A big thanks to Tanally Pty Ltd for sharing a glimpse of Bender in action, with SwarmBot and AutoFill™* working together in the paddock.

One of the first SwarmBot 5 V3s on farm, Bender is equipped with 360° cameras and our new Advanced Perception system, bringing new in-crop spraying capabilities to the paddock.

Combined with our AutoFill technology, this opens up new possibilities for both blanket and spot spraying, helping keep everything moving without the need for operator intervention.

#SwarmFarm #SwarmBot #AutoFill #SwarmConnect #AgTech #AutonomousFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #AustralianAgriculture

*SwarmFarm utilises cutting-edge technology developed with GRDC investment to benefit Australian grain growers.

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We're still buzzing after a fantastic @Hentyfielddays 2026!

It's always a great few days down in Henty alongside our SwarmConnect partners @Croplands, @WEEDITAustralia, Caiman and @bossagriculture. This year, AutoFill™* made it even better by taking out Henty Machine of the Year 2026.

AutoFill takes the most repetitive part of spraying off your team's plate by automating the measuring, batching, mixing and filling of chemical. That means less handling, less downtime between loads and a spray program that keeps moving.

Designed to work across a range of setups, AutoFill can be used with both SwarmBots, self-propelled and trailing sprayers, bringing greater automation to all kinds of spraying operations.

Thanks to the Henty committee for another great few days!

#SwarmFarm #AutoFill #HentyFieldDays #MachineOfTheYear #AustralianMade #AgTech #AutonomousFarming

*SwarmFarm utilises cutting-edge technology developed with GRDC investment to benefit Australian grain growers.

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A great afternoon in the paddock at the RBE Demo & Stewardship Day. 🌾

We joined RBE, @Croplands, @WEEDITAustralia and @NufarmAustralia earlier this month in West Prairie, showcasing our SwarmBot and RBE’s 12 m boom, alongside WEED-IT Dash and Nufarm’s chemical stewardship session.

Thanks to RBE and everyone involved for putting on a great afternoon, and to everyone who came along to see the technology in action.

Interested in seeing Integrated Autonomy on your farm? Get in touch with our Sales team via the link in bio to organise a demo near you. #SwarmFarm #SwarmBot #RBE #WEEDIT #Nufarm #AutonomousFarming #AgTech

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Our SwarmFarm AutoFill* has taken out Henty Machine of the Year! 🏆

We’re so excited to announce AutoFill has taken home the Henty Machine of the Year Award!

The award recognises an outstanding new agricultural machine exhibited at the Henty Machinery Field Days, with entries judged by an independent panel of regional primary producers.

A huge thank you to the Henty Machinery Field Days team and the farmers who took the time to judge the entries. It means a lot to see AutoFill recognised by the people it’s built for.

And a big shoutout to our team, @theGRDC and everyone who has helped bring AutoFill to life.

What a way to kick off Henty! We’ll be here until Thursday, so if you’re at the field days, come and see AutoFill in action. 👋

*Key automation technologies, used in AutoFill, were developed with Grains Research & Development (GRDC) investment through the Grain Automate and GrainInnovate initiatives to benefit Australian grain growers. R&D investment in this technology does not indicate commercial product endorsement by GRDC.

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SwarmFarm’s auto fill station won the Henty Field Days Machine of the Year Award today. @Hentyfielddays @SwarmFarm

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More than four years of autonomy.
Almost 11,000 hours with SwarmBot Lima.
3,700 hours with SwarmBot Ruby.
And a 60-70% lift in performance with AutoFill™*

Simon Doolin from Northstar has seen first hand how autonomy can become part of the way an operation works.

From being a little unsure about how autonomy would fit into the operation, to seeing it become part of the way they farm.

Hear from Simon on why autonomy has been a great decision for their operation.

Stay tuned for more from Simon…

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*SwarmFarm utilises cutting-edge technology developed with GRDC investment to benefit Australian grain growers.

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This is AutoFill*, doing the job nobody enjoys doing manually.

Dock. Measure. Mix. Refill. Back to work. All on its own, all while the spray window's still open.

Learn more: https://t.co/BwywCyOydZ

*SwarmFarm utilises cutting-edge technology developed with @theGRDC investment to benefit Australian grain growers.

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SWARMFARM HQ//Bendee Farming - AutoFill™* in Action

Bendee Farming, south of Emerald, is where SwarmFarm began and is still home to our HQ today.

Multiple SwarmBots are now working across the farm, with Matt and the team using AutoFill™ to keep things moving when the spray window is open.

With refill points positioned around the farm, the robot can fill up close to where it’s working and get straight back to the job.

Less downtime. Less chemical handling. More time spraying. 🙌

#SwarmFarm #AutoFill #AutonomousFarming #AgTech #AustralianAgriculture #FutureOfFarming

*SwarmFarm utilises cutting-edge technology developed with GRDC investment to benefit Australian grain growers.

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What happens when autonomy changes how an orchard operates—not just how a task gets done?

In orchards, timing and consistency matter. Spraying, mowing and other routine jobs need to happen when conditions are right, across every row, every time.

Integrated Autonomy gives growers a more flexible way to manage that work:

→ Jobs can be planned around orchard conditions.
→ Machines can operate for longer windows when timing matters.
→ Lightweight equipment can work consistently, row after row.
→ The same autonomous platform can perform multiple jobs across the season.

Once the orchard is mapped and the job is planned, the SwarmBot gets on with it—helping growers build a more productive, repeatable and resilient farming system.

That’s the real opportunity of autonomy: not simply automating the way farming has always been done, but creating a better way to farm.

See it in action:
https://t.co/NQaCN6cpL3

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I spy a SwarmBot in its natural habitat!

Thanks to James Lahey for sharing this awesome footage of SwarmBot Ruby out in the paddock at North Star! 🚁

This is what the future of farming looks like.

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Stop 1: Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems Field Day

We kicked off our US tour at the Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems Field Day in Kansas!

From autonomous ground robotics and precision agriculture to aviation and long-range drone operations, there was plenty happening across the day.

It was a great opportunity to connect with people working across the industry, see some impressive technology in action and get a glimpse into what's happening in the US autonomy space.

Huge thanks to Lukas Koch for organising such a great event and bringing so many innovators together under one roof.
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Dowerin Field Days ✅

Two days, plenty of great conversations and lots of interest in the future of farming.

Always great to catch up with growers and industry across WA, alongside our SwarmConnect partners @bossagriculture, @Croplands and @WEEDITAustralia.

And with more SwarmBots and AutoFill units heading west, there’s plenty happening in WA. 👀

We’re seeing more farmers explore what’s possible when productivity isn’t tied to machine size.

It’s about adding capacity without simply adding bigger machinery, while giving farmers more flexibility and control over how work gets done.

#SwarmFarm #Dowerin #DowerinFieldDays #AutoFill #AutonomousFarming #AgTech #WAag #AustralianAgriculture