Agriculture & Farming in Portlaoise

Fiorbhia farm is an agriculture and farming business based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, producing regeneratively-raised meat including sausages and whole chickens. The farm operates without artificial fertilisers, sprays, or preservatives, focusing on sustainable practices and animal welfare. Products are sold at farmers markets and available for direct order, offering full traceability from producer to consumer. The business emphasises organic, flavour-rich meat produced to natural standards.

Portlaoise, Co. Laois is home to the Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers Association, an agriculture and farming service organisation. The association serves farmers and those involved in cattle and sheep production across Ireland. Members benefit from representation, support and resources tailored to the livestock farming sector. The organisation operates within the broader agricultural community of Laois, a county with a strong farming heritage. Livestock farming remains central to rural Irish economies, and membership-based associations provide valuable advocacy and professional guidance to producers.