XML 43 R75.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.1.9

EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Details Textual) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014 CNY	Sep. 30, 2013 CNY	Sep. 30, 2012 CNY	Sep. 30, 2014 Liyu [Member] CNY	Sep. 30, 2013 Liyu [Member] CNY	Sep. 30, 2012 Liyu [Member] CNY	Sep. 30, 2014 Jinong [Member] CNY	Sep. 30, 2013 Jinong [Member] CNY	Sep. 30, 2012 Jinong [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Jinong [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage					30.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_LiyuMember					17.94%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_JinongMember	23.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_JinongMember
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)					(776)us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_LiyuMember	5,161us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_LiyuMember	4,030us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_LiyuMember	0us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_JinongMember	0us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_JinongMember
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions					3,000us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_LiyuMember	2,700us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_LiyuMember	2,100us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions / us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis = seed_LiyuMember
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments	146us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments	900us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments	0us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments	0us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ (244)us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal	(1,498)us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal	0us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal	0us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal

X

- Definition

This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585



Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 03

-Paragraph 13

-Article 5

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 323

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 3

-Subparagraph (a)(1)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6382943&loc=d3e33918-111571

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

X

- Definition

Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of an equity method investment.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentRealizedGainLossOnDisposal
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 235

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(g))

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26873400&loc=d3e23780-122690



Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 323

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 3

-Subparagraph (c)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6382943&loc=d3e33918-111571



Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 323

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6382943&loc=d3e33912-111571



Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 825

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (f)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6957238&loc=d3e14064-108612



Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph bb

-Article 1



Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 08

-Paragraph g

-Subparagraph 1, 2

-Article 4



Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph w

-Article 1

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentSummarizedFinancialInformationNetIncomeLoss
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

The cash inflow associated with the sale of equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Glossary Investing Activities

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133



Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 12

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3179-108585

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration