Your fertiliser is running out. Australia has an answer- attapulgite clay & diatomaecous earth
The Iran war has closed the Strait of Hormuz and cut one third of global fertiliser supply. Australian urea stocks are projected to run out mid-April 2026. This structured summary covers the 10 key things Australian farmers need to know right now — including how AgriFix 102 and AgriFix 103 attapulgite clay and Western Australian diatomaceous earth can substitute scarce inputs, improve nitrogen-use efficiency, protect stored grain, and be applied through standard seeder equipment this week.
Attapulgite Clay for Agrochemical & Fertiliser Applications: Hudson AgriFix 102 & 103
AgriFix 102 and AgriFix 103 are microgranular attapulgite clay grades mined and processed at Narngulu, Geraldton, Western Australia. Engineered to CIPAC MT 59 particle-size specifications, both grades serve as high-performance inert carriers for WDG pesticide formulation, wettable powder (WP), and micro-granular fertiliser production. Sourced from a 24-million-tonne freshwater-origin reserve. FOB Geraldton and Fremantle. Technical samples available on request.