🇦🇷 Argentina — Semilla de Alfalfa — Non-Dormant & Semi-Dormant Seed for Cuyo, NOA and the Pampas
Alfalfa seed from Pakistan for export to Argentine irrigated and Pampas forage farms
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Alfalfa Seeds Exporter to Argentina — Pakistan Alfalfa Seed Supplier (Semilla de Alfalfa)

Argentina grows more alfalfa than almost any country on earth — several million hectares across the Pampas, Cuyo and the north-west — and its seed companies, dairy co-operatives and hay exporters are constantly evaluating new genetics and lower-cost sources. Kohenoor International, exporting from Hyderabad, Sindh since 1957, supplies non-dormant and semi-dormant alfalfa seed (Medicago sativa, HS 1209.21) at 99% purity, 85%+ germination, dodder-free, shipped FOB Karachi to Buenos Aires with SENASA and INASE-ready documentation, for irrigated blocks in Mendoza, San Juan, Salta and Santiago del Estero and for the hay and dairy belts of Córdoba, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires.
Origin
Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan
Minimum Order
1 Metric Ton
Purity / Germination
99% / 85% min, dodder-free
Shipping
FOB Karachi → Buenos Aires / Zárate / Rosario
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Why Argentine Seed Companies and Growers Look at Pakistani Alfalfa

Argentina has a sophisticated alfalfa seed sector and strict variety registration, so Pakistani seed is not a replacement for locally bred Pampas cultivars — it is a complementary, competitively priced source for irrigated, hot, saline environments and for trial and multiplication programmes. Importers in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza and Tucumán work with Kohenoor International because:

The Argentine Alfalfa Market: Pampas Scale, Irrigated Expansion and Export Hay

Alfalfa underpins Argentina’s dairy basins in Córdoba, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires, its pasture-based beef systems and a fast-growing export-hay and pellet industry shipping from the Pampas and Cuyo to the Middle East and Asia. Most seed sown is produced domestically or imported from the United States, and cultivars are registered with INASE. Growth is now coming from irrigated regions — Mendoza, San Juan, Santiago del Estero, Salta and Catamarca — where heat, salinity and water efficiency favour non-dormant genetics from arid origins.

That is where Pakistani seed fits. Kohenoor International supplies non-dormant and semi-dormant lines for evaluation, multiplication and commercial sowing, prepares each consignment for SENASA phytosanitary inspection at Buenos Aires, and supports importers with Spanish documentation and INASE-related declarations. Argentina is already one of the countries where our website draws consistent buyer interest, and this page exists to answer the questions those buyers ask.

Applications for Pakistani Alfalfa Seed in Argentina

Irrigated Valleys (Cuyo)

Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja
8-10 cuts/year under flood or drip

Growers producing hay and green chop under irrigation with saline groundwater.

Recommended: Non-dormant FD 8-10, 25 KG bags

NOA Irrigated Blocks

Salta, Santiago del Estero, Catamarca
Heat-tolerant, fast regrowth

Large irrigated blocks feeding feedlots and dairies in hot northern provinces.

Recommended: Non-dormant FD 9-10

Export Hay & Pellets

Cuyo, Córdoba, Buenos Aires
Leafy, high-protein stands

Hay exporters and pellet plants serving Gulf and Asian buyers.

Recommended: Non-dormant to semi-dormant FD 7-9

Pampas Dairy & Beef

Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires
4-5 year persistence

Dairy basins and beef systems using alfalfa as the base pasture.

Recommended: Semi-dormant FD 6-8

Seed Companies & Trials

Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario
Trial and multiplication lots

Seed houses evaluating new genetics under INASE trials or multiplying under contract.

Recommended: 1-5 MT trial lots with full analysis

Sprouting & Health Food

Buenos Aires, Mendoza
Food-grade germination seed

Sprout producers and health-food packers needing clean, untreated seed.

Recommended: Untreated 99% purity lots

Resumen en español: semilla de alfalfa de Pakistán para Argentina

Kohenoor International (desde 1957) exporta a la Argentina semilla de alfalfa (Medicago sativa) no dormante para Cuyo y el NOA bajo riego, y semidormante para la región pampeana. Pureza 99 %, germinación mínima 85 %, libre de cuscuta, con certificado fitosanitario y certificado de análisis conformes a los requisitos de SENASA. Lotes de prueba desde 1 tonelada para semilleros y programas de multiplicación. Envío FOB Karachi a Buenos Aires en 35-45 días, precios en USD FOB, CFR o CIF. Solicite cotización y muestra gratis por WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 o export@kohenoorint.com.

Alfalfa Seeds Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Botanical NameMedicago sativa L.
TypeNon-dormant multi-cut (FD 8-10) and semi-dormant lines, adapted to irrigated hot climates
Purity99% minimum (physical)
Germination85% minimum
Moisture≤10%
Weed SeedsDodder-free (Cuscuta spp.); quarantine weeds nil
Inert Matter≤1%
OriginSindh & Punjab, Pakistan
HS Code1209.21
Packaging25 KG / 50 KG PP or paper bags; jumbo bags on request
MOQ1 Metric Ton (trial orders welcome)
IncotermsFOB Karachi / CFR / CIF
DocumentsPhytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Analysis (purity, germination, moisture) with every shipment

Shipping & Logistics: Karachi to Argentina

We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT), about 165 km from our Hyderabad facility. Services to Argentina route via Suez and the South Atlantic or via a Far East hub, to the River Plate ports:

Destination PortTypical Transit TimeServes
Buenos Aires (Puerto Nuevo / Exolgan)35-45 daysBuenos Aires province, Pampas distribution
Zárate36-46 daysNorthern Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Córdoba by road
Rosario38-48 daysSanta Fe, Córdoba, agro-industrial belt
Mendoza (by road from Buenos Aires)+2 daysCuyo irrigated valleys

Documentation for SENASA, INASE and Argentine Customs Clearance

Seed imports into Argentina require SENASA phytosanitary clearance and, for commercial sale, compliance with INASE seed and variety regulations; customs clearance runs through your despachante de aduana on the SIM/VUCE system. Every Kohenoor consignment to Argentina includes:

How Importers in Argentina Order From Us

Why Kohenoor International

Argentine buyers know alfalfa better than almost anyone, and they judge a new origin on data. Kohenoor International supplies full lot analysis, trial quantities and a matching-climate origin, and already serves Latin American buyers in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Panama and Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions — Alfalfa Seeds to Argentina

What is the minimum order for alfalfa seed to Argentina?

Our MOQ is 1 metric ton (40 x 25 kg bags). Seed companies often start with 1-5 MT trial lots; commercial growers and hay exporters typically order 5-20 MT per season with volume pricing from 5 MT.

Can Pakistani alfalfa seed be sold commercially in Argentina?

Commercial sale of seed in Argentina is governed by INASE variety registration. Many importers first bring in trial or multiplication lots under the applicable INASE regime and evaluate performance; we supply full analysis and origin documentation to support that process, and your importer or seed company handles registration.

Which regions of Argentina suit non-dormant Pakistani seed?

Irrigated, hot regions: Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Salta and Santiago del Estero, where FD 8-10 non-dormant lines regrow fast and tolerate salinity. For the Pampas dairy and beef belt, semi-dormant FD 6-8 lines are the better fit.

How long does shipping take from Karachi to Buenos Aires?

Typically 35-45 days including transshipment. Allow 7-10 days for cleaning, packing and container booking, so plan 6-8 weeks from order to arrival.

What payment terms does Kohenoor accept from Argentine buyers?

We accept irrevocable letters of credit at sight from Argentine banks and T/T payments (30% with the order, 70% against the bill of lading copy), in USD, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Buenos Aires. We are familiar with the documentation Argentine banks require for import payments.

¿Semilla de alfalfa para Argentina? Get Trial or Commercial Lots FOB Karachi

Contact our Latin America desk for current-crop pricing, a free sample for germination testing, and SENASA-ready documents with your first shipment.

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