Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Disclosures about reportable segments (Schedule of Depreciation by Segment) (Details)

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Disclosures about reportable segments (Schedule of Depreciation by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 2,152 $ 1,896
Alico Fruit Segment [Member]
    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 62 44
Citrus Groves Segment [Member]
    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 519 521
Sugarcane Segment [Member]
    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,080 811
Cattle Segment [Member]
    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 215 232
Land leasing and rentals Segment [Member]
    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 96 107
All Segments [Member]
    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,972 1,715
Non - Segments [Member]
    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 180 $ 181