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