Western Australia Mouse Plague, Fertiliser Crisis & Fuel Costs Driving Demand for Silicon Soil Performance Systems

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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.

Hudson Agri SoilPro: A Soil Physical Conditioning System for Enhancing Soil Structure, Water Dynamics, and Root-Zone Functionality

HUDSON Agri SoilPRO helping farmers use less fertiliser and get better results by improving soil structure, root growth, and nutrient uptake, complementary to Plant available silica soil systems like MaxSil

Hudson Agri SoilPro is a soil physical conditioning system designed to improve soil structure, aggregation, porosity, infiltration, and root-zone function. Grounded in soil physics principles, it enhances water-air balance, reduces compaction effects, and supports improved crop performance through better soil physical conditions.

Hudson Agri SoilPro and MaxSil PAS are complementary soil performance systems targeting both soil physical structure and mineral-driven nutrient efficiency. SoilPro improves aggregation, porosity, infiltration, and root-zone conditions through soil physical conditioning, while MaxSil PAS enhances nutrient retention, cation exchange capacity, and fertiliser efficiency through mineral soil buffering mechanisms. Together, they address key limitations in soil physics and soil chemistry, improving water use efficiency, nutrient cycling, and crop productivity, particularly in degraded or low-functioning agricultural soils.

Sustainable Landfill Containment with Diatomaceous Earth & Attapulgite Clay

Blended diatomaceous earth (DE) and attapulgite clay provide sustainable, eco-friendly landfill lining and waste containment solutions for refineries and industrial operations, reducing environmental risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Why Landfill Containment Matters in Industrial Operations Refineries and chemical processing plants generate solid and semi-solid wastes, including sludges, spent absorbents, filter cakes, and chemical residues. Improper landfill management can lead to: To protect the environment and maintain operational compliance, using natural mineral liners is a reliable and sustainable solution. How DE + Attapulgite Clay […]

From Lakebed to Product: The Story of Badgingarra Freshwater Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite / DE)

20,000 Badgingarra freshwater diatomaceous earth (diatomite / DE) stockpile in Western Australia, raw ore with natural amorphous silica and organic content, available for bulk supply to industrial, agricultural, and filtration applications.

Badgingarra freshwater 20,000 tonne diatomaceous earth (diatomite / DE) stockpile in Western Australia, raw ore with natural amorphous silica and organic content, available for bulk supply to industrial, agricultural, and filtration applications.
Unprocessed freshwater diatomaceous earth (diatomite / DE) from Badgingarra, WA, ready for custom processing, blending, and research applications

Sustainability and Carbon Footprint in Poultry Farming

Discover how sustainable poultry practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, optimize energy use, and improve waste management. Learn how diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay help farmers control ammonia, reduce methane, and enhance litter quality while supporting eco-friendly egg production and nutrient recycling.