The fight over GM mustard had moved on to a new platform with honey bee manufacturers joining the debate as to whether genetically modified mustard seed is harmful for the honey making industry. Last week, honey makers under the aegis of Confederation of Bee Keeping Industry staged a protest march against GM mustard alleging that GM mustard would have a direct adverse impact on mustard production itself, when bees are adversely impacted. Around 50-60 per cent of the honey produced in India is through mustard crop.