Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos.
333-32869, 33-46735, 33-46734 and 33-30058 of Terra Industries Inc. and
subsidiaries on Forms S-8 and Registration Statement Nos. 2-90808, 2-84876,
2-84669 and 333-68766 of Terra Industries Inc. and subsidiaries on Form S-3 of
our reports dated January 30, 2003, except for Note 24, as to which the date is
February 28, 2003 and Note 25, as to which the date is May 12, 2003, appearing
in the current report on Form 8-K.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Omaha, Nebraska
May 12, 2003