Consent of Independent Auditors

We  consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement  (Form  S-8  No.  33-40781) pertaining  to  the  Salary
Reduction  Plan  for  Hourly Employees  of  IMC-Agrico  MP,  Inc.
Represented by Local #35 International Chemical Workers Union  of
our  report  dated  May 7, 1999, with respect  to  the  financial
statements  of the Salary Reduction Plan for Hourly Employees  of
the  Salary Reduction Plan for Hourly Employees of IMC-Agrico MP,
Inc.  Represented  by  Local #35 International  Chemical  Workers
Union  included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K)  for  the  year
ended December 31, 1999.

                                             /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, Illinois                            Ernst & Young LLP
June 26, 2000