Medicago sativa (alfalfa) in flower ยท Source crop for Kohenoor seed exports ยท Photo: Wikimedia Commons
This page is for dairy operators, livestock farmers, forage producers, and seed importers in Uganda sourcing wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed. KOHENOOR International ships direct from Pakistan to Uganda - ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001 + HACCP certified, full export documentation, since 1957.
Alfalfa seeds for Uganda: Wholesale direct from KOHENOOR International, Pakistan. Shipped via Mombasa + road to Kampala (10-18 days) or Dar es Salaam + road (14-22 days). Local name: alfalfa seeds / lucerne seeds. 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 Uganda source alfalfa seed from Pakistan
Uganda has a large commercial dairy sector concentrated in the western Ankole-Masaka cattle corridor (Mbarara, Bushenyi, Kabale). Pearl Dairy, Brookside, GBK, and commercial dairy operators source alfalfa seed for forage cultivation. Pakistani-origin alfalfa via Mombasa-Kampala Northern Corridor offers competitive FOB pricing.
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 Uganda
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 Uganda
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 Uganda
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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.
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Frequently asked questions - Alfalfa seeds for Uganda
Who supplies alfalfa seeds to Uganda?
KOHENOOR International, Pakistan-based direct exporter since 1957, supplies wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed to Uganda via Mombasa-Kampala road (Northern Corridor) or Dar es Salaam-Kampala road (Central Corridor). ISTA Orange Certificate per lot. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.
What is the best route from Pakistan to Uganda?
Most common: Karachi to Mombasa Port (8-14 days sea), then road via Northern Corridor to Kampala (~1170 km, 2-4 days). Alternative: Dar es Salaam + road via Central Corridor.
Which Ugandan regions can grow alfalfa?
Western Uganda (Mbarara, Bushenyi, Kabale) - cattle corridor. Central Uganda highlands. Eastern Uganda around Mount Elgon (Mbale). Ankole-Masaka cattle corridor is the largest commercial cattle zone. Heat-tolerant cultivars suit Ugandan climate.
Who are major Ugandan alfalfa seed buyers?
Pearl Dairy (Mbarara), Brookside Uganda, GBK Dairy Products, Ankole Cattle Ranchers, commercial dairy operators, government dairy development authority (DDA), NAADS livestock programs.
What is the MOQ for Uganda?
1 MT trial accepted FOB Karachi. 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for best FOB rate.
Does MAAIF accept Pakistani phytosanitary documentation?
Yes. Pakistan's Phytosanitary Certificate from Department of Plant Protection is accepted by Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) 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.
Can KOHENOOR coordinate Mombasa-Kampala onward freight?
KOHENOOR ships FOB Karachi. Onward Mombasa-Kampala road transport is typically handled by your nominated freight forwarder familiar with East African Community Northern Corridor logistics. We can refer experienced forwarders.