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 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 2,492 $ 2,147 $ 7,130 $ 6,254
All Segments [Member] | Alico Fruit Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 48 60 171 161
All Segments [Member] | Citrus Groves Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 535 519 1,578 1,562
All Segments [Member] | Sugarcane Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,307 1,049 3,721 2,969
All Segments [Member] | Cattle Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 312 265 856 801
All Segments [Member] | Land Leasing and Rentals Segment [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization 95 104 287 321
Non - Segments [Member]
        
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 195 $ 150 $ 517 $ 440