Moa Technology and Certis Belchim Announce Strategic Collaboration for Development of Next-Gen Herbicide Solutions

Moa Technology and Certis Belchim enter strategic collaboration to advance next-generation herbicide solutions

08 January 2026, UK: Moa Technology and Certis Belchim have announced a new strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation herbicide solutions under the Moa Amplifier™ platform for global agriculture.

The collaboration brings together Moa Technology’s breakthrough discovery platforms, which have identified more than 80 new herbicidal modes of action over the past three years, with Certis Belchim’s strong capabilities in product development, regulatory registration and global marketing of sustainable crop protection products. Through this partnership, the two companies will jointly develop a novel Moa Amplifier molecule tailored for a specific active ingredient, with the objective of enabling safer, more sustainable and more effective weed control for farmers worldwide.

Moa Amplifier molecules represent a new class of innovation, first disclosed by Moa Technology in August 2025. These molecules are non-herbicidal on their own but have the potential to significantly reduce the amount or concentration of herbicides required, supporting both agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship.

Using its proprietary Moa Gamma™ platform, Moa Technology has already identified hundreds of novel, non-herbicidal compounds that function as powerful amplifiers. The company has now begun designing and developing these compounds in collaboration with commercial partners, including Certis Belchim.

Certis Belchim focuses on bridging the gap between scientific innovation and practical agriculture by connecting research-driven discoveries with real-world solutions for growers. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of on-farm challenges, the company works closely with growers and partners to transform cutting-edge research into effective tools that contribute to a more sustainable future for global agriculture.

Leadership perspectives

Mark Waltham, CEO of Certis Belchim, said, “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 technology and its ways of working fit very well with Certis Belchim, and we look forward to expanding this collaboration.”

Dr Virginia Corless, CEO of Moa Technology, said, “We are really looking forward to co-developing a Moa Amplifer with the team at Certis Belchim, who have shown real passion and commitment towards innovating for their customers. This agreement is further evidence of the industry demand for our world-leading herbicide discovery platforms, with Certis Belchim the third major industry partner to partner with Moa Technology in 18 months.”

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