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The GlobalDairyTrade price index was down 2.9% overnight, despite expectations of a small rise.

Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to apply diplomatic pressure with European countries wanting to move backwards towards more regulation.

Global dairy prices have slumped for the fourth straight time this year.

Fonterra Shareholders Council says the co-op's 45c drop in the 2015-16 forecast payout is a sobering blow to farmers.

Expect the volatility in the international dairy market to be around for some time.

Milk production may be falling but Fonterra's exports are soaring.

Farmers are concerned Fonterra's forecast farmgate payout of $4.60/kgMS may be under threat.

Fonterra exported record volumes for the month of December 2015.

The GlobalDairyTrade price index lifted by 1.9% at the auction held overnight.

Opportunistic buyers taking advantage of low prices were probably behind last week's 3.6% overall rise in the GlobalDairyTrade (GDT), says Rabobank research analyst Emma Higgins.