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Macha’s Orchard: harnessing the sweet power of the apple peel

Joe Garvey from Macha’s Orchard is turning discarded apples into value-added products, creating income for community projects in Richmount, Co Armagh.

FEATURES 16 September 2026
Macha’s Orchard: harnessing the sweet power of the apple peel
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