Commitments And Other Matters (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable By Reportable Operating Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	$ 401,747	$ 390,790
North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	56,256	44,802
Other Regions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	297,615	310,489
Flue-Cured And Burley Leaf Tobacco Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	353,871	355,291
Other Tobacco Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	$ 47,876	$ 35,499