Silage maize cultivation in Central Europe offers significant potential for improving nitrogen (N) efficiency, but quantifying N savings under current fertilization regulations and identifying further opportunities for improvement remain crucial. This study addresses these gaps by analyzing the influence of site-specific and management factors on the economically optimal N fertilization rate (EONR). EONR was calculated for 223...

Optimizing nitrogen (N) efficiency in European silage maize cultivation requires better quantification of N savings beyond existing regulations and identifying further opportunities to enhance efficiency. This study focuses on understanding how site and management factors influence net N mineralization. A comprehensive dataset from silage maize field trials across five Central European countries was analyzed using a multistage...