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.

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.

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.

Australian poultry producers face persistent challenges from wet litter, which drives ammonia emissions, encourages bacterial growth, and can compromise bird welfare and productivity. While imported chemical litter amendments dominate the market, there is growing recognition of natural, locally sourced minerals — attapulgite clay and freshwater diatomaceous earth (DE) — as effective, low-risk alternatives.

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

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.

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.

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.

Natural Australian mineral powders combining attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth provide effective dog urine, faecal odour, and ammonia control. Safe, chemical-free, and ideal for pet hygiene, indoor and outdoor use.

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.

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.

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.