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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Estimated Useful Lives Of Assets [Table Text Block] | Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:
Plant and building | 20-40 years
Machinery and equipment | 10-15 years
Furniture and office equipment | 5-8 years
Motor vehicles | 5-10 years
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of the useful lives or the lease term
Estimated Useful Lives Of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] | Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives for the main acquired intangible assets:
Technology rights for licensed seeds | 3-20 years
Distribution network | 6-14 years
Trademark | Indefinite

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