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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
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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