A study and discussions in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly link heavy pesticide use in apple orchards to a rise in malignant brain tumors among farmers. Researchers found a strong correlation between exposure to chemicals like chlorpyriphos and mancozeb, with some patients showing high pesticide levels. Farmers reportedly spray more frequently than advised, believing it increases yield. The House Committee on Environment is investigating the issue, emphasizing the need for responsible action and farmer safety.