A troubling health pattern has emerged from Rajasthan’s farm belt. A Dainik Bhaskar (Kota, 26 November 2025) investigation has revealed unusual blood irregularities among farmers who work daily with pesticides. That daily newspaper reports that the findings don’t prove causation, but they do raise urgent questions about long-term chemical exposure. Nineteen farmers from Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Pilibanga were tested. According to the report from the expert panel consisting of Dr. Yogesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Jaipur and Dr. Vijay Shankar Acharya, Professor, Swami Keshavanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, nearly all showed elevated Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) and Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), key indicators that can reflect changes in blood cell structure. What surprised doctors is that these abnormalities appeared consistently across the group, even though their haemoglobin levels were normal. Specialists from major hospitals reviewed the data and said the pattern is unusual enough to warrant deeper study. To verify the results, six farmers underwent repeat testing—and the elevated levels persisted. While these numbers don’t confirm any specific illness, experts say they could signal early stress on the body’s blood-forming systems. And with pesticides a routine part of farming in the region, the report suggests that occupational exposure may be a factor worth investigating. That daily newspaper report is a call for comprehensive, science-based research. If these findings reflect a wider trend, thousands of farmers could be at risk. For now, the message is clear: the people who feed the nation may need greater protection—and answers grounded in solid medical evidence.