We believe in a unique holistic approach, encompassing your site
specific circumstances and environmental conditions to give you the
most accurate and practical recommendations possible.
BRT Agronomy provides the full range of analytical services from
Brookside Laboratories to the turf industry across the Asia-Pacific
region.
Below is an overview of the most commonly requested tests. Brookside Laboratories also offers an extensive range of additional testing options. If you don’t see the test you need, contact us and we’ll build a tailored solution.
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Comprehensive testing packages that combine multiple analyses to provide a more complete understanding of rootzone performance and support more confident maintenance decisions.
Soil and plant analyses to help guide your agronomic program and maximise the performance and long-term health of your turf surfaces.
A detailed breakdown of all tested parameters can be found in the individual test section below.
A comprehensive performance analysis that explains how your rootzone functions, changes over time, and influences surface performance, helping you make more confident long-term maintenance decisions.
*Soil Moisture Curve Analysis only requires a
single test on the original profile and topdressing sand. It is
not required for future testing except when changing topdressing
sands. It includes the following parameters:
Particle Size (%sand, %silt, %clay, %gravel), Organic Matter at
360C Loss of Ignition, Sand Fractions, Saturated Hydraulic
Conductivity, Moisture Retention (0cm, 10 cm, 20cm, 30cm, 40cm),
Air Filled Pore Space (0cm, 10 cm, 20cm, 30cm, 40cm), Capillary
Pore Space (0cm, 10 cm, 20cm, 30cm, 40cm), Total Pore Space,
Bulk Density, Particle Density, Moisture Retention & Pore Space
Graphs
For more detailed information about this package and its benefits, see the corresponding article via the link below
Read articleIndividual laboratory tests available to investigate specific aspects of soil, water and turf performance, or to complement existing monitoring programs.
A comprehensive soil nutrient analysis.
The
following criteria are measured:
*Please contact us for orders over 12 samples as bulk
discounts are available.
The following criteria are measured:
Loss on Ignition, sample burnt as received (no sieving) at 440
Degrees Celsius.
A custom unmodified sample ideal
for checking organic matter, thatch, topdressing and
verti-cutting effects and trends. Results are displayed as a
percentage value and tracked over time.
*Please
contact us for orders over 18 samples as bulk discount rates are
available.
The following criteria are measured:
*Also includes comparison to USGA guidelines.
When used in conjunction with soil testing, a Plant Analysis is
a great tool to diagnose nutrient deficiencies, identify hidden
problems and verify a diagnosis based on visual symptoms.
The following criteria are measured:
The following criteria are measured:
Measurable results from independent and practical recommendations tailored to site specific conditions.
Improved playing surfaces while maintaining control of input costs.
“BRT Agronomy have become a key part of our decision-making
process at Aphrodite Hills Golf Resort.
Their soil
testing provides clear, independent data that allows us to
manage our turf with confidence and precision. The reporting is
simple to understand and directly applicable to our daily
operations. It allows us to align our fertility programs,
monitor organic matter, and make informed adjustments based on
real data rather than assumption.
What stands out
most is the independence and clarity of the recommendations.
This gives us confidence in our decisions and has contributed to
improved playing surfaces while maintaining control of input
costs. I would highly recommend BRT Agronomy to any golf
facility looking to take a more data-driven and sustainable
approach to turf management.”
Enabled data-driven decision-making across all areas of turf management and performance.
“Brad has provided consultation, recommendations, and advice for
Royal Canberra Golf Club for the past three years. Brad and BRT
Agronomy continue to facilitate and advise on turf nutrition,
including MLSN guidelines, and organic matter tracking and
management in all turf surfaces. Brad's knowledge regarding
organic matter testing and management (OM246), and turf
nutritional management is world class.
The reporting
and interpretation that Brad provides for cultural practices and
overall turf management is clear, concise and 100% independent
which makes implementation simple.
Brad has also
provided educational sessions for staff as well as interactive
tools and platforms for data collection and benchmarking for a
range of things including, measuring clipping volume, measuring
top-dressing sand applied, plant growth potential, Nitrogen
needed and applied for all turf surfaces, greens speeds and
firmness, interactive tracking for all products applied to all
turf surfaces, rainfall, frost, and weather tracking. Having
current and past data allows me to make informed decisions on a
daily basis. It has simplified my agronomic programs as I have
the ability to track and forecast fertility use, organic matter
accumulation and produce a cultural practice program driven by
data.
I wish to express my sincere thanks to Brad
and BRT Agronomy for the services they provide. I cannot
recommend Brad and the team more highly.”
Yes — you will need an import permit from U.S. Customs for all soil and plant material entering the U.S.A. We arrange this permit as part of our service. For Thailand, we generally recommend DHL for water samples and Thai EMS Post for soil samples to reduce shipping issues.
Any size core sampler is acceptable, as long as you collect sufficient material to meet the minimum sample size and sub-sample requirements. For consistency over time, use the same core size for future testing.
Ideally, yes. Dry samples as soon as practical after collection to reduce biological and chemical changes before they reach the lab.
Contact us any time. We’re happy to share and explain sample reports, confirm sampling procedures, and help you choose the right tests and management strategy.
Learn how data-driven testing and practical agronomy strategies can improve surface performance, consistency, and long-term efficiency.
The surface rarely tells the whole story. Rootzone Performance
Testing helps golf courses understand how their rootzones
function and evolve, providing the information needed to make
more confident long-term maintenance decisions.
This detailed guide explains the major physical tests used to
evaluate putting green rootzones and how they help us
understand rootzone performance over time.
Most turf programs are still built on assumptions.
This is how better data leads to better decisions,
lower costs, and more consistent performance.