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 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 2,486 $ 2,211 $ 4,638 $ 4,107
Alico Fruit Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 61 57 123 101
Citrus Groves Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 524 522 1,043 1,043
Sugarcane Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,334 1,109 2,414 1,920
Cattle Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 329 304 544 536
Land leasing and rentals Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 96 110 192 217
All Segments [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 2,344 2,102 4,316 3,817
Non - Segments [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 142 $ 109 $ 322 $ 290