Beekeepers and honey exporters will hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on 28 September against the introduction of genetically modified mustard. Nectar and pollen from mustard flowers account for nearly 60% of the honey produced in India, according to the Confederation of Beekeeping Industry.
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Bee keepers to protest move to commercialise GM Mustard
NEW DELHI: Honey cultivators and bee keepers have raised several concerns with the government's plans to introduce genetically modified (GM Mustard). Members of the Confederation of Bee Keeping Industry claimed that the number of bees had reduced dramatically after the introduction of Bt cotton. They demanded an "independent" analysis of the impact of Bt cotton on bee keeping first.
Honey cultivators oppose GM mustard, to protest at Jantar Mantar
Honey cultivators from across the country have opposed the government’s proposal to introduce genetically modified (GM) mustard in India on the ground that it could adversely impact production and hit lakhs of livelihoods. They argue that they have already had a bad experience with GM cotton (Bt cotton) with bee-keeping nearly disappearing from the areas where such cotton is grown, and the negative impact in case of GM mustard could be much more.
Honey traders oppose GM mustard, to observe day-long protest on Sep 28
Beekeepers association of different states, today, announced a day-long protest on September 28 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against government’s proposal on introducing genetically modified (GM) mustard for commercial cultivation. According to the associations, the GM mustard will harm bees as well as reduce their capacity for producing honey.