Commitments And Other Matters (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable By Reportable Operating Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	$ 434,362	$ 468,015
North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	38,046	64,195
Other Regions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	350,122	362,146
Flue-Cured And Burley Leaf Tobacco Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	388,168	426,341
Other Tobacco Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated accounts receivable	$ 46,194	$ 41,674