Medicago sativa (alfalfa) in flower · Source crop for Kohenoor seed exports · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
This page is for dairy operators, livestock farmers, forage producers, and seed importers in Ghana sourcing wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed. KOHENOOR International ships direct from Pakistan to Ghana - ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001 + HACCP certified, full export documentation, since 1957.
Alfalfa seeds for Ghana: Wholesale direct from KOHENOOR International, Pakistan. Shipped via Tema (30-38 days) or Takoradi (32-40 days). Local name: alfalfa seeds / aburaduɛm (Akan). MOQ: 1 MT trial / 20-25 MT container preferred. ISTA-certified, ISO 9001, HACCP. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for current FOB Karachi quote. Reply in 24 business hours.
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Why buyers in Ghana source alfalfa seed from Pakistan
Ghana has a growing commercial dairy and cattle sector with government dairy development programs. Northern Region and Volta uplands support alfalfa cultivation. Pakistani-origin alfalfa via Tema offers competitive FOB pricing for West African buyers.
How we test, condition, and ship every lot
Origin selection from established multiplication growers in Punjab and Sindh.
Manual rogueing at flowering - off-type plants physically removed in field.
Cleaning and conditioning - gravity tables and indent cylinders.
ISTA lab testing per lot by independent ISTA-recognised laboratory.
Bagging with sealed lot tags traceable end-to-end.
Phytosanitary inspection by Pakistan Department of Plant Protection.
FOB Karachi container loading.
Documents with every shipment to Ghana
Document
Issuer
ISTA Orange Certificate (purity, germination)
ISTA-recognised laboratory
Phytosanitary Certificate
Pakistan Department of Plant Protection
Certificate of Origin
Karachi Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Invoice
KOHENOOR International
Packing List
KOHENOOR International
Bill of Lading
Shipping line
Available on request: Halal certificate, Fumigation certificate, Letter of Guarantee against GMO, Letter of Guarantee against chemical seed treatment, Independent third-party microbial testing, Pesticide residue analysis (QuEChERS), Heavy metals analysis (ICP-MS).
Cultivar options for Ghana
KOHENOOR supplies multiple Pakistani-origin alfalfa cultivars matched to climate. We will recommend the right cultivar for your dairy zone after you share your region and target arrival month.
Climate match
Best for
Cold-tolerant variety
Temperate / continental dairy zones, highland regions
Heat-tolerant variety
Hot arid + tropical dairy zones, lowland tropical regions
Drought-resistant variety
Arid smallholder + pastoral systems
Local-language RFQ template for Ghana
Send via WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for 24-hour reply.
KOHENOOR quotes at the prevailing FOB Karachi market rate on the day of enquiry. We do not publish a fixed list price. The quote you confirm is the price that ships. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 with tonnage + arrival month for a same-day quote.
Direct contact - 24-hour reply guaranteed
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Frequently asked questions - Alfalfa seeds for Ghana
Who supplies alfalfa seeds to Ghana?
KOHENOOR International, Pakistan-based direct exporter since 1957, supplies wholesale alfalfa seed to Ghanaian importers via Tema and Takoradi ports. ISTA Orange Certificate per lot. ISO 9001 + HACCP. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.
How long is shipping from Karachi to Tema?
Tema: 30-38 days. Takoradi: 32-40 days sea transit.
Which Ghanaian regions can grow alfalfa?
Northern Region (Tamale area), Upper West, Upper East, Volta Region uplands. Higher elevation zones with cooler nights suit alfalfa establishment. Heat-tolerant cultivars are recommended.
Who are the major Ghanaian alfalfa seed buyers?
Ghana Dairy Company (Tema), commercial cattle ranches, sheep and poultry operators using alfalfa for feed enrichment, Northern Region livestock development programs, university research stations.
What is the MOQ for Ghana?
1 MT trial accepted FOB Karachi. 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for best FOB rate.
Does Ghana's PPRSD accept Pakistani phytosanitary documentation?
Yes. Pakistan's Phytosanitary Certificate from Department of Plant Protection is accepted by Ghana's Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) for HS 1209.21 alfalfa seed imports.
Are KOHENOOR alfalfa seeds non-GMO?
Yes. Pakistan does not commercially cultivate GMO alfalfa. Letter of Guarantee against GMO available free on request.
What payment terms do Ghanaian buyers use?
100% TT against scan copy of BL, or Irrevocable LC at sight from top-tier Ghanaian bank (Ghana Commercial Bank, Ecobank Ghana, Stanbic Ghana, Standard Chartered Ghana, etc.).