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VIJAYAWADA: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced that about two crore acres will be brought under natural farming in the state by 2024.Inaugurating a 10-day natural farming symposium organised by renowned scientist Subhash Palekar near Nagarjuna University, Chandrababu Naidu said the demand for natural farming had increased of late. But natural farming methods could help restore normal conditions and pave way for healthy production in agriculture, he added. ITC is investing Rs150 crore in natural farming. Natural farming resource persons should also share their expertise from time to time. Natural farming is the need of the hour since it would help avoid pesticides and harmful chemicals ..