Oxford, UK & Utrecht, Netherlands
8 January 2026
Moa Technology and Certis Belchim are delighted to announce a new strategic collaboration, marking a significant step forward in the development of next-generation herbicide Moa Amplifier TM solutions for global agriculture.
This partnership brings together Moa Technology’s breakthrough discovery platforms, which have identified over 80 new herbicidal modes of action in the past three years, with Certis Belchim’s deep expertise in product development, registration and marketing for sustainable crop protection globally. Together, the companies will co-develop a novel Moa amplifier molecule for a specific active ingredient, aiming to help farmers protect their harvests more safely, sustainably, and effectively.
Moa Amplifier molecules, a new class first disclosed by Moa Technology in August 2025, are non-herbicidal on their own but have the potential to reduce the amount or concentration of herbicides required, supporting both productivity and environmental stewardship.
Leveraging its proprietary Moa Gamma™ platform, Moa has already identified hundreds of these novel, non-herbicidal compounds that function as powerful amplifiers, which the company has now started to design and develop alongside commercial partners, such as Certis Belchim.
Certis Belchim bridges the gap between science and agriculture, connecting research-driven innovation with real-world agricultural solutions for growers worldwide. By combining best-in-class technical and product knowledge with a clear understanding of the challenges customers face, cutting-edge research is transformed into practical, effective tools that empower farmers to succeed. Through close collaboration with growers and partners, the company drives progress towards a more sustainable future for global agriculture.
Leadership perspectives
Mark Waltham, CEO of Certis Belchim, added:
“We are very excited to be working with Moa for the development of herbicide amplifiers. The current discovery and regulatory challenges faced by our industry are a real threat to the toolbox of herbicides available to farmers now and in the future. Not only can Moa Amplifier technology help offset that risk, but it may also potentially expand the number of herbicides available to farmers globally. Both Moa’s herbicide discovery platforms, with Certis Belchim the third major industry partner to partner with Moa Technology in 18 months.”
About Moa Technology
Spun out of Oxford University in 2017, Moa Technology has developed proprietary technology to discover a new generation of synthetic and bio-herbicidal compounds based on novel modes of action. The company’s platform has screened over 830,000 compounds and herbicide discovery platforms, with Certis Belchim the third major industry partner to partner with Moa Technology in 18 months.”
About Moa Technology
Spun out of Oxford University in 2017, Moa Technology has developed proprietary technology to discover a new generation of synthetic and bio-herbicidal compounds based on novel modes of action. The company’s platform has screened over 830,000 compounds and discovered more than 80 promising novel mode of action areas, providing farmers with safe, cost-effective, and technologically advanced solutions. The collaboration with Certis Belchim is the third major deal Moa has signed since July 2024, following a value-sharing deal with US-based Gowan Company, and a major R&D partnership with Nufarm which has recently moved into its next stage of development.
About Certis Belchim
Certis Belchim B.V., a major force in crop protection, offers expertise in product development, registration and marketing and best-in-class technical and product knowledge. With unique access to innovative technologies, including those from its Japanese shareholders and additional strategic suppliers, as well as proprietary and Mitsui & Co. Group products, Certis Belchim has a leading pipeline and portfolio, including a broad and market-leading range of biological products. It has strong foundations and an established footprint throughout Europe, dynamic and growing platforms in North America and expanding opportunities with partners in Africa, South America and Asia.
Certis Belchim aims to help its customers and suppliers develop innovative products and programs designed to protect crops around the world, meeting the needs of growers as they face the challenges of sustainable crop production.
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