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 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.

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.

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.

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

Learn how advanced water filtration technologies, including diatomaceous earth, attapulgite clay, and membrane systems, can improve greywater treatment and remove contaminants like PFAS/PFOS for safer, sustainable water reuse