Dairy farming became the predominant primary industry, and remains so to this day.

The list below includes some towns where textiles was not the predominant industry.

Agriculture is the predominant industry while commercial business ventures are non-existent.

The predominant industry in Timmins has left a lasting impact on the environment around the city.

Prior to the 1970s, agriculture was the predominant industry in Mandra.

Tourism has grown in Dorset since the late 18th century and is now the predominant industry.

Tea manufacturing is the predominant industry in the district.

The following years would see papermaking develop into the town's predominant industry.

The predominant industry in the city is the textile industry.

Today, grazing is still the predominant industry of the area.