Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-70039) pertaining to the Savings Plan
for Hourly Employees of IMC-Agrico MP, Inc. Represented by Local
#968 International Chemical Workers Union of our report dated
April 28, 1999, with respect to the financial statements of the
Savings Plan for Hourly Employees of IMC-Agrico MP, Inc.
Represented by Local #968 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
