Shika Grass 1 (Brachiaria 1, Ruzi grass)

Crop Name: Shika Grass

National Code: NGBR 25-12

Variety Name: Shika Grass 1

Original Name: Brachiaria 1, Ruzi grass

Outstanding Characteristics: High crude fibre and nutrient content. (12.23t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern guinea, Southern guinea and Sudan savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: Southern America

Developing Institute: NAPRI, Zaria,Nigeria; IAR, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: N. Nzamani, P.E. Olarenwaju, W.M. Abdullahi, M.L. Umar, M.A. Yahya, M.R. Hassan, S.A. Abubakar, H. Abubakar, Y.M. Ishiaku, J.T. Amodu, R.J Tanko & S.A. Ahmed.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 12.23

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025