Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income	$ 462	$ 274
Depreciation and amortization	254	259
Deferred income taxes	(24)	(24)
Convertible debt discount	(92)	0
Other, net	32	57
Net changes in working capital	(367)	(336)
Cash Provided by Operating Activities	265	230
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(293)	(290)
Purchases of marketable securities	(21)	(79)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	18	16
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(56)	(10)
Other, net	8	30
Cash Used for Investing Activities	(344)	(333)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Payments on debt	(390)	(55)
Net proceeds from borrowings	14	37
Purchases of Tyson Class A common stock	(275)	(188)
Dividends	(50)	(70)
Stock options exercised	49	69
Other, net	19	2
Cash Used for Financing Activities	(633)	(205)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	5	(1)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(707)	(309)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	1,145	1,071
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 438	$ 762