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.

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.

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.

As winter crop sowing gets underway across Australia's grain belts, farmers are contending with elevated diesel costs, volatile imported fertiliser prices, and the growing risk of global supply chain disruption. This article explores how two Western Australian minerals — attapulgite clay (AgriFix 102 & 103) and diatomaceous earth — can reduce import dependency and support crop production through soil conditioning, fertiliser enhancement, agrochemical carrier applications, and

Discover why attapulgite clay from Western Australia is the natural, high-performance solution for agrochemical and fertiliser manufacturers. Improve nutrient delivery, granule stability, and soil health while reducing reliance on synthetic additives and imported minerals.

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.

Explore opportunities for European and global formulators to secure secondary mineral supply of attapulgite and diatomaceous earth from Australia. Learn how regional sourcing supports Asia Pacific markets — including fertilizers, biostimulants, wettable powders, microgranules, dust formulations, and animal hygiene products — while ensuring high-quality, traceable minerals, supply chain continuity, and formulation performance.

Hudson Resources owns Western Australia’s attapulgite clay and freshwater diatomaceous earth deposits. Through Hudson Marketing, these minerals are processed into tailored specifications for consumer, commercial, and industrial applications, providing a secure Asia-Pacific supply chain alongside global competitors such as Oil-Dri, Imerys, Clariant, and Active 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.

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.

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