Environmental Impact & Mitigation

Western Australia’s 2026 seeding season is being shaped by a severe mouse plague across the grainbelt, ongoing fertiliser supply disruption, and fuel constraints affecting farm operations. These combined pressures are increasing the risk of poor crop establishment and input inefficiency, highlighting the importance of soil performance in retaining nutrients, buffering moisture, and supporting reliable crop emergence.

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.

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.

Australian farmers are dealing with rising fertiliser costs and unreliable supply. Natural mineral supplements like attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth improve nutrient retention, support root development, and help crops access nutrients more efficiently, reducing waste and improving yields.

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.

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.

Australian farmers can optimise crop production this sowing season with AgriFix 102 & 103 attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth. Improve fertiliser efficiency, soil health, and sustainable agrochemical applications while sourcing locally.

Australian fertiliser manufacturers, distributors and grain storage operators are exposed to serious import dependency risk. Here's how local attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth fixes it. Australia imports the fertiliser inputs it doesn't need to. With geopolitical risk rising and freight costs elevated, local minerals are no longer just an alternative — they're the smarter supply chain decision.

Western Australia's largest supplier of agricultural-grade Attapulgite clay and Diatomaceous earth. Serving agrochemical manufacturers in Europe, the USA, and across Asia Pacific. Request samples today.

The tide is turning: Hudson Resources demonstrates how attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth provide safe, natural alternatives to chemical-based products. From ammonia and odour control in pets and livestock to industrial filtration and fertiliser applications, these mineral powders deliver transparent, eco-friendly, and scientifically proven solutions.

During geopolitical uncertainty, oil price spikes, and inflation, essential industries like human & animal health, agriculture, and industrial applications rely on attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth. Hudson Resources provides reliable Australian and Asia Pacific mineral supply for continuity and resilience.

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

Antibiotic-free aquaculture potential: Inviting Tasmanian salmon and other species to trial Hudson G2 attapulgite clay which has shown results in aquaculture initial trials and research to protect water, fish health, and disease prevention without anti-biotics and 100% natural and Australian

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

Discover how attapulgite clay and Badgingarra freshwater diatomaceous earth can improve fertilizer efficiency, reduce nitrogen loss, and enhance soil health. Explore material-based solutions to the environmental and productivity challenges of modern agriculture.