Animal Nutrition

Fertiliser shortages and rising fertiliser prices in Australia are driving demand for soil performance systems that improve fertiliser efficiency, nitrogen use efficiency, and nutrient retention. Learn how amorphous silica from diatomaceous earth and plant available silica (monosilicic acid) improve soil health, reduce fertiliser loss, enhance drought resilience, and increase crop yield stability for Australian farmers.

Australian agriculture is shifting toward soil performance systems that improve fertiliser efficiency, silicon cycling, and water retention. Diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay provide a dual-mineral foundation that enhances soil function, nutrient availability, and crop resilience under rising input cost pressure.

Australian agriculture is shifting from silicon fertiliser inputs to integrated soil and silica performance systems that improve fertiliser efficiency, nutrient retention, and plant available silicon through soil function rather than single-nutrient delivery. Diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay work together as a dual-action system to improve silicon cycling, moisture retention, and root-zone nutrient efficiency.

Australia’s fertiliser constraints are driving a shift toward soil performance systems that improve fertiliser efficiency, silicon cycling, and water retention. This report outlines an emerging agricultural category using diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay to enhance soil function and improve yield efficiency under input-limited conditions.

The Science Behind Natural Mineral Cat Litter The effectiveness of natural cat litter comes from geology, not chemistry labs. Attapulgite clay originates from ancient sedimentary environments formed over millions of years. Diatomaceous earth comes from fossilised microscopic marine organisms.

Hudson Resources supplies high-purity Australian attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth, natural minerals used in pet care products to control moisture, odours, and bacteria, supporting effective fecal hygiene solutions.

Hudson Resources provides high-purity attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth from Western Australia, offering supply security for businesses facing import dependency. These natural minerals improve moisture retention, odor and gas control, soil health, and sustainability.

Hudson Resources Ltd is proud to mine and supply some of Western Australia’s highest-quality attapulgite clay (palygorskite) and freshwater diatomaceous earth (DE). These naturally occurring minerals are valued globally for their unique physical and chemical properties, and they serve as essential raw materials across agriculture, poultry, pharmaceuticals, pet care, filtration, and industrial applications.

Attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth from Western Australia help farmers and poultry growers maximise fertiliser efficiency, retain soil moisture, and protect stored grain and feed — all with locally sourced, reliable minerals.

Explore how attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth improve soil, poultry, aquaculture, and livestock hygiene while reducing antimicrobial resistance in Australia. Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic residues in aquaculture affect Australia’s seafood exports to China and Asia-Pacific markets. Attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth improve poultry litter and livestock bedding hygiene, reducing antibiotic use and pathogen risk.

Discover Western Australian attapulgite clay and freshwater diatomaceous earth, offering cost-effective alternatives to imported industrial, agricultural, and animal care minerals for Australia and Asia Pacific.

Australia’s fight against invasive fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) has relied heavily on chemical pesticides, raising environmental and ecological concerns. Natural minerals like Hudson G2 attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth (DE) offer a safer, low-impact alternative, reducing chemical use, protecting waterways, and supporting sustainable pest management. Hudson Resources supports research and trials to ensure effectiveness, environmental safety, and long-term ecological p

Hudson Resources supplies high-purity Australian attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth raw ore. Hudson Marketing delivers processed industrial solutions for filtration, coatings, specialty absorbents, and jet fuel clarification. Secure, reliable supply.

Hudson Resources mines and supplies high-quality attapulgite clay from Western Australia’s Lake Nerramyne deposit. Manufacturers in Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific can access raw ore or processed mineral from Hudson Marketing for industrial applications including drilling fluids, catalyst supports, specialty powders, and absorbents. Quality, traceability, and certainty of supply make Hudson attapulgite clay an ideal feedstock for advanced manufacturing.

Attapulgite (palygorskite clay) is a versatile natural mineral with high adsorption, absorption properties, driving demand across Asia Pacific industries. From drilling fluids in oil and gas to soil conditioners, fertilizer carriers, and animal feed binders, attapulgite plays a vital role in agriculture, industrial, environmental, and specialty applications. Australian deposits, including Hudson Resources’ Lake Nerramyne attapulgite, provide premium-grade clay for export acro

Crushed attapulgite clay and freshwater diatomaceous earth can support gut health, improve feed stability, and mitigate toxin effects in livestock. Hudson Resources supplies these raw ores and backs research and development trials to validate their practical use in feed programs.