Alfalfa Seeds for Zambia
This page is for dairy operators, livestock farmers, forage producers, and seed importers in Zambia sourcing wholesale alfalfa (lucerne) seed. KOHENOOR International ships direct from Pakistan to Zambia - ISTA Orange Certificate per lot, ISO 9001 + HACCP certified, full export documentation, since 1957.
Alfalfa seeds shipped to Zambia - 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 Dar es Salaam + TAZARA road (14-22 days) or Durban + Beit Bridge road (30-40 days)
- Local name
- alfalfa seeds / lucerne seeds
- 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 Zambia
| Route | Method | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi to Dar es Salaam + road via TAZARA corridor | Sea + road | 14-22 days total |
| Karachi to Durban + road via Beit Bridge | Sea + road (via South Africa, Zimbabwe) | 30-40 days total |
Why buyers in Zambia source alfalfa seed from Pakistan
Zambia has a substantial commercial dairy sector concentrated in Mazabuka (Southern Province - the dairy capital), Lusaka, and the Copperbelt. Parmalat Zambia, Zammilk, Dairy Crest, and other operators source forage seed. Pakistani-origin alfalfa via Dar es Salaam-TAZARA 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 Zambia
| 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 Zambia
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 Zambia
Send via WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for 24-hour reply.
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. 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.
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