Shika Grass 2 (Rhode grass)

Crop Name: Shika Grass

National Code: NGCG 25-13

Variety Name: Shika Grass 2

Original Name: Rhode grass

Outstanding Characteristics: High dry matter yield. (25.50t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Guinea savanna, Sahel savanna and Forest ecologies

Origin/Source: Zimbabwe

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): 25.5

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025