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        CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statement on Form S-8 and related prospectus of
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company for the registration of
2,700,000 shares of its common stock pertaining to the ADM
Savings and Investment Plan for Salaried Employees and the ADM
Savings and Investment Plan for Hourly Employees of Archer-
Daniels-Midland Company of our report dated July 31, 1997 with
respect to the consolidated financial statements of Archer-
Daniels-Midland Company incorporated by reference in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 1997, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.




                                   /s/ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
                                   ERNST & YOUNG, LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 31, 1997

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