Alfalfa / Alfafa Seed Supplier for Brazilian Dairy Operations
For Brazilian dairy operators and forage producers sourcing alfalfa seed (semente de alfafa) at commercial scale, this guide covers cultivar selection, transit times via Santos, Paranaguá, and Itapoá ports, MAPA phytosanitary documentation, and how to obtain a current FOB Karachi quote.
Direct supplier: KOHENOOR International ships TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) alfafa seed to Brazil via Santos, Paranaguá, Itapoá in 35-42 days. Founded 1957. Australian Seed Federation member. ISTA-certified. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.
- Supplier
- KOHENOOR International
- Portuguese
- semente de alfafa
- Recommended cultivar
- TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) for tropical Brazilian zones
- Shipping
- Santos 35-40 days · Paranaguá 38-42 days · Itapoá 38-42 days
- Documents
- ISTA + Phyto + COO + MAPA-compatible
- Contact
- WhatsApp +92 310 4929292
Cultivar recommendation
TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant) suits Brazilian tropical and subtropical dairy zones — Minas Gerais, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul. Heat tolerance and rapid recovery after cutting match Brazilian production calendars.
Shipping to Brazilian ports
Santos (São Paulo) 35-40 days · Paranaguá (Paraná) 38-42 days · Itapoá (Santa Catarina) 38-42 days · Rio Grande (RS) similar. FOB Karachi terms with buyer's freight forwarder.
Brazilian plant-health requirements
Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan's Department of Plant Protection accompanies every shipment with MAPA (Ministério da Agricultura)-compatible additional declarations. Documentation pack includes ISTA, COO, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L.
Frequently asked questions
Qual é a melhor variedade de alfafa para o Brasil? / Which alfalfa cultivar suits Brazilian conditions?
TAIZTAR (heat-tolerant Pakistani cultivar) is the standard for Brazilian tropical and subtropical dairy zones. Rapid recovery after cutting suits 4-5 cuts-per-season production.
How does seed get from Pakistan to Brazil?
Standard routes: FOB Karachi → Santos (35-40 days), Paranaguá (38-42 days), or Itapoá (38-42 days). Documentation includes ISTA Orange Certificate and MAPA-compatible Phytosanitary Certificate.
Qual é o pedido mínimo? / What is the MOQ?
1 MT trial / 20-25 MT container preferred for best FOB rate. Container loads (20-25 MT) for the most competitive FOB rates. Annual contracts above 100 MT receive tiered volume terms.
Is GMO-free certification available?
Yes. KOHENOOR alfalfa seed is non-GMO. Letter of Guarantee against GMO issued on request. Pakistan does not commercially cultivate GMO alfalfa.
How to start the import process?
WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 with destination port and tonnage. 24 business-hour reply.