 Agriculture , largely based on livestock , has traditionally been the main occupation in the central and western parts of the county . There are a mix of large and small farm businesses , and a thriving dairy sector in the Vale of Clwyd . Many of the towns have livestock markets and the farming industry supports farm machinery merchants , vets , feed merchants , contractors and all the ancillary trades connected with agriculture . With their incomes on the decline , farmers have found opportunities in tourism , rural crafts , specialist food shops , farmers ' markets and value @-@ added food products . 
