Why Soil Performance Matters More Than Ever: Food Security, Rising Costs, and Self-Sufficiency
Rising fertiliser and fuel costs are increasing food prices and putting pressure on food production systems. Discover how attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth can improve soil efficiency, support backyard growing, and help build greater food security and self-sufficiency.
Western Australia Mouse Plague, Fertiliser Crisis & Fuel Costs Driving Demand for Silicon Soil Performance Systems
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.
WA Farmers Under Pressure: Mouse Plague, Fertiliser Crisis, and Fuel Constraints Collide in 2026
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.
Soil Performance Systems: How Diatomaceous Earth Is Reshaping Australian Agriculture
Australian agriculture is shifting from input-heavy farming to soil efficiency systems driven by rising fertiliser costs and supply volatility. Diatomaceous earth, combined with complementary mineral systems, is emerging as a functional soil performance solution that improves fertiliser efficiency, silicon cycling, and water retention. This article explores how these systems support more productive and resilient Australian farming under fertiliser-constrained conditions.