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Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) (GrainCorp Limited [Member], AUD) In Billions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended |
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May 01, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013
GrainCorp Limited [Member] |  |
Equity interest in an entity (as a percent) |  | 19.80%
Potential cash offer to acquire an entity, per share | 12.20 |
Aggregate transaction value related to the potential acquisition of an entity | 3.4 |
Dividends to be paid by acquiree to existing shareholders as part of the acquisition agreement | 1.00 |

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