Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation Of Change In Balance Of Financial Liability For Guarantees Of Bank Loans To Tobacco Growers) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 20,699
Transfer to allowance for loss on direct loans to farmers (removal of prior crop year loans from portfolio)	(19,123)
Transfer from allowance for loss on direct loans to farmers (addition of current crop year loans)	4,276
Change in discount rate and estimated collection period	676
Currency remeasurement	(1,691)
Balance at end of period	$ 4,837

Transfers into liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy that have taken place during the period.

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Transfers out of liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy that have taken place during the period.

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The increase (decrease) of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) which have taken place during the period. Such increase (decrease) may be comprised of changes in fair value (gains or losses) whether realized or unrealized that have been included in earnings, changed net asset value, or other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity); purchases, sales, issuances, or settlements of assets; and net transfers in to or out of this category within the fair value hierarchy.

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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This element represents a liability measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances.

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