Mogar 'SKIF' is a high-yielding perennial forage and food product with excellent drought tolerance. The plant reaches heights between 86 and 133 cm, featuring a spreading bush with medium density. It has elongated-lanceolate leaves measuring 28–38 cm in length and 0.8–1.2 cm in width, along with a medium-thickness, succulent stalk that ensures resistance to mechanical damage.
The ears are conical with grayish-brown glumes, and the panicle is cylindrical, measuring 20–26 cm in length. The awns are straw-yellow, measuring 0.4–0.8 cm. The grain is oval, red, and membranous; the weight of 1000 grains is 3.3–3.4 g. The vegetative period from emergence to the first cut is 41–47 days, and to maturity is 87–101 days.
The average dry matter yield reaches 44.3 c/ha, and seed yield is 9.9 c/ha, making the 'SKIF' variety one of the most productive in its category. The variety was registered in 2010 and included in the state register, allowing cultivation in all regions of the country. It was developed through joint efforts by the Russian NIPRTI Sorghum and Maize Institute and the Institute of Agroecology – a branch of the Chelyabinsk State Agricultural Engineering Academy.
'SKIF' is suitable for both livestock feed and food use due to its high nutrient content. Its drought tolerance makes it a reliable choice in a variable climate.
