producers of grapes in Dodoma. Maize, sorghum, millet, rice, pulses (mostly pigeon peas), cassava, potatoes, bananas, and plantains are some of the principal food crops grown in Dodoma. The area is part of the Central zone, which is primarily semi-arid and favors the production of paddy, sorghum, millet, and other oil-seed crops. The main food crops grown in the area are maize and sorghum, primarily in the districts of Kongwa, Chemba, Kondoa, Mpwapwa, and Chamwino. In terms of producing maize, Kongwa is the top district, followed by Kondoa and Chemba. Although crops like cassava and potatoes are only grown in tiny amounts, research reveals that they are more productive. The second most important economic sector in the Dodoma Region is livestock farming. In Dodoman villages, livestock prevent malnutrition, produce revenue, and determine the economic and social standing of households. 99 percent of the cattle raised is of an indigenous type that does well in the local climate. The Tanzania Meat Company (TMC) and S&Y Gourmet were the two businesses in the area that processed livestock products in the fiscal year that ended in June 2017. TMC processed 1,400 tonnes of goat and sheep meat for export in addition to 6,562.5 tonnes of beef for domestic consumption. 250 tonnes of cattle and 90 tonnes of goats and sheep were processed for export alone by S & Y Gourmet. 250 tonnes of beef and 1,490 tonnes of processed sheep and goats were transported to Vietnam, Iraq, Morocco, and Oman. Industry After agriculture, service workers, shop and stall sales workers are the second-most significant occupation in the area, employing around 5.3% of the active population. The artisans, which account for 3.3% of the active population, rank in third. Technicians, Associate Professionals, and Livestock Keepers, which employ 3.0 percent and 2.3 percent of the region's population respectively, are the fourth and fifth economic activity in the area. The census data also reveal that although it is an informal industry, street sellers and related work are expanding quickly and are among the most important jobs in the region, accounting for 1.7% of the region's population aged 10 and over. As of June 2018, the Dodoma Region had the following industries. There were 2,325 industries in the region, of which 1,262 (or 54% of the total) were engaged in the milling of maize, 436 (19%) in the processing of sunflower oil, 292 (or 13% of the