Alfalfa Seeds for Italy and Europe

This page is for dairy operators, livestock farmers, forage producers, and seed importers in Italy and Europe sourcing wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed. KOHENOOR International ships direct from Pakistan to Italy and Europe - ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001 + HACCP certified, full export documentation, since 1957.

Alfalfa seeds for Italy and Europe: Wholesale direct from KOHENOOR International, Pakistan. Shipped via Genoa / Marseille / Barcelona / Hamburg / Rotterdam / Felixstowe (18-26 days). Local name: erba medica (Italian) / luzerne (French) / Luzerne (German) / luzerne (Dutch) / alfalfa (Spanish) / lucerne (English UK). 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.

Alfalfa seeds shipped to Italy and Europe - the essentials

Direct supplier: KOHENOOR International (Hyderabad HQ, Karachi/Port Qasim loading, Australia branch)
Years exporting: Since 1957 (68 years, third-generation family business)
Quality system: ISO 9001 certified, HACCP compliant, ISTA Orange Certificate per lot
Industry membership: Australian Seed Federation (Member #1200264)
Shipping: via Genoa / Marseille / Barcelona / Hamburg / Rotterdam / Felixstowe (18-26 days)
Local name: erba medica (Italian) / luzerne (French) / Luzerne (German) / luzerne (Dutch) / alfalfa (Spanish) / lucerne (English UK)
MOQ: 1 MT trial, 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for best FOB rate
Documents: ISTA, Phytosanitary, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List
Payment: 100% TT against scan-copy BL, or Irrevocable LC at sight from top-tier bank
WhatsApp / Email: +92 310 4929292 / export@kohenoorint.com

Shipping ports and transit time to Italy and Europe

Pakistani port	European arrival port	Transit
Karachi Port	Genoa (Italy)	18-22 days
Karachi Port	Marseille (France)	18-22 days
Karachi Port	Barcelona (Spain)	20-26 days
Karachi Port	Hamburg (Germany)	20-26 days
Karachi Port	Rotterdam (Netherlands)	20-26 days
Karachi Port	Felixstowe (UK)	18-24 days

Why buyers in Italy and Europe source alfalfa seed from Pakistan

Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Spain are major European alfalfa importers, with strong dairy and forage industries. Pakistani-origin alfalfa via Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Hamburg, or Rotterdam offers competitive FOB rates and 18-26 day sea routing via Suez.

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 Italy and Europe

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 Italy and Europe

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 Italy and Europe

Send via WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for 24-hour reply.

European alfalfa seed RFQ Company: ___ Country: Italy / France / Germany / Netherlands / Spain / UK / others Destination port: ___ Tonnage: ___ MT Arrival month: ___ Intended use: forage / dairy / sprouting / organic EU Organic certification needed: yes / no Non-GMO LoG: yes / no WhatsApp: ___

Pricing - current FOB Karachi market rate

KOHENOOR quotes at the prevailing FOB Karachi market rate on the day of enquiry. We do not publish a fixed list price - rates move daily with crop yield, FX, freight, and seasonal demand. 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

WhatsApp the destination port + tonnage + arrival month and we will quote within 24 business hours.

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Frequently asked questions - Alfalfa seeds for Italy and Europe

Who supplies alfalfa (erba medica / luzerne / Luzerne) seed to Italy and the EU?

KOHENOOR International, Pakistan-based direct exporter since 1957, supplies wholesale alfalfa / lucerne seed to European dairy and forage importers via Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Hamburg, Rotterdam, and Felixstowe. ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001, HACCP. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.

Qual e il nome locale dell'erba medica in Italia?

In Italia il nome standard e erba medica. La specie e Medicago sativa, conosciuta anche come alfalfa o lucerne in altri Paesi europei. Stessa pianta.

How long is sea transit from Karachi to European ports?

Genoa/Marseille: 18-22 days. Barcelona: 20-26 days. Felixstowe (UK): 18-24 days. Hamburg/Rotterdam: 20-26 days.

What is the MOQ for European buyers?

1 MT trial accepted. 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for best FOB Karachi rate.

Can KOHENOOR supply EU Organic certified alfalfa?

Yes. EU Organic certification available on request, subject to 5 MT minimum and 60-90 day lead time. USDA NOP and JAS organic also available.

Are KOHENOOR alfalfa seeds non-GMO?

Yes. Pakistan does not commercially cultivate GMO alfalfa. Letter of Guarantee against GMO issued on request at no extra cost - required by EU customs in many member states.

What documents accompany shipments to the EU?

ISTA Orange Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan DPP (accepted by EU plant health authorities), Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading. Additional declarations for specific EU member state requirements available.

Which Pakistani cultivars suit European climates?

Cold-tolerant Pakistani cultivars are recommended for most of continental Europe (Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, UK). For southern Spain and southern Italy with hotter summers, mixed cold + heat-tolerant cultivar selections work well. We will recommend based on your specific destination.