India’s weakest monsoon in over a decade raises concerns about farm output, winter sowing and rural spending. Weak monsoon rains are prompting Indian farmers to cut spending on seeds, fertilisers and pesticides, Rallis India CEO Gyanendra Shukla said. India's weak monsoon is prompting farmers to cut. Due to erratic monsoon patterns, farmers in India are cutting back on their investments in pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds.