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Global Dairy Trade prices are coming back relatively quickly and Fonterra expects whole milk powder prices to keep climbing over the next six months, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.

The US dairy interests will realise within five to 10 years they got it wrong by opposing dairy tariff removal in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.

Small Waikato milk processor Tatua's payout has again left other dairy co-ops trailing behind.

Fonterra chair John Wilson says there has been “a complete misunderstanding” over the pay increase for the co-op’s chief executive.

Fonterra is being urged not to force restrictions on the use of palm kernel expeller (PKE) without consulting farmers.

Fonterra and the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) heads are both disappointed in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement on dairy but there are "useful gains".

Fonterra expects to collect 5% less milk this season compared to last year.

Fonterra has lifted its 2015-16 forecast payout by 75 cents to $5.00 to $5.10/kgMS.

The farmgate milk price increases to $4.60 and the dividend payment remains at 40 to 50c/share.

Fonterra has officially opened its new blending and packing plant in Indonesia – its first manufacturing facility in the country.

With farmers under pressure, Fonterra is offering discounts and special payment terms through its Farm Source and RD1 stores.