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Commitments And Other Matters (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable By Reportable Operating Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Consolidated accounts receivable | $ 439,288 | $ 428,659
North America [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Consolidated accounts receivable | 111,520 | 85,985
Other Regions [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Consolidated accounts receivable | 294,799 | 303,932
Flue-Cured And Burley Leaf Tobacco Operations [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Consolidated accounts receivable | 406,319 | 389,917
Other Tobacco Operations [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Consolidated accounts receivable | $ 32,969 | $ 38,742

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