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900mm. The main economic activities in this zone include crop farming<br />
mainly maize, sorghum, cotton, cassava and livestock keeping. The second<br />
zone covers Meatu District with gently undulating topography ridged<br />
in the East with fertile clay loamy soils. This zone experiences serious<br />
soil erosion, leading to reduced crop farming. Average rainfall is below<br />
700mm with erratic tendencies. Crop farming and livestock keeping are<br />
the major economic activities in this area. Major crops grown in this area<br />
includes sorghum, cotton and maize. The third zone covers Maswa District<br />
which is characterized with ridged and undulating type of topography. Its<br />
soil texture consists of Sukuma land soil commonly known as mbuga,<br />
black clay loamy soil which is suitable for paddy growing. Other crops<br />
grown in this area includes maize, sorghum and cotton. The zone receives<br />
unreliable rainfall ranging between 700mm to 800mm per annum. The<br />
area is also famous for livestock keeping.<br />
Figure 1.1: A Map of Simiyu Region<br />
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