Source: www.reuters.com

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(Reuters) - Archer-Daniels-Midland Co on Tuesday reported a 53% jump in first-quarter profit, as the global grain trader was helped by higher demand and tight supplies of crops.

Net earnings attributable to ADM were $1.05 billion, or $1.86 per share, in the three months ended March 31, compared with $689 million, or $1.22 per share, a year ago.

Reporting by Ruhi Soni in Bengaluru and Karl Plume in Chicago; Editing by Maju Samuel