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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015
Citrus trees |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Pre-productive maintenance costs capitalization period | 4 years
Accumulated costs depreciation period | 25 years
Equipment and other facilities | Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Accumulated costs depreciation period | 3 years
Equipment and other facilities | Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Accumulated costs depreciation period | 20 years
Buildings and improvements |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Accumulated costs depreciation period | 40 years
Breeding herd | Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Accumulated costs depreciation period | 6 years
Breeding herd | Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Accumulated costs depreciation period | 7 years

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