By Ed White WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) -Farmers warn Canada's approval of U.S. grain trader Bunge's $34-billion takeover of Glencore-backed Viterra will reduce their options to sell crops at competitive prices,

Bunge Global SA, one of the world’s largest crop traders, received approval from Canada for its $8 billion acquisition of Viterra Inc.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC,

The federal government’s approval of the Bunge-Viterra deal puts Saskatchewan jobs and farmers at risk. Less competition means lower incomes and fewer opportunities. In a statement, the Government of Saskatchewan said its priority is ensuring producers in the province “continue to be competitive with access to key global markets

Canada on Tuesday approved with conditions U.S. grains merchant Bunge's $34 billion merger with Glencore-backed Viterra, clearing one of the final remaining obstacles for a global agriculture tie-up that is unprecedented in dollar value.

Canada's federal government will allow the acquisition of major Canadian grain firm Viterra by one of the world's biggest grain industry players, but not

Transport Minister Anita Anand announced Tuesday that the federal government had approved the acquisition of Viterra Limited by global agri-business Bunge Global SA, subject to extensive terms and conditions designed to safeguard competition and promote economic growth.

Bunge Limited’s BG pending merger with Viterra has been approved by the government of Canada. The approval, however, comes with terms and conditions to protect competition, encourage investment and secure economic benefits for Canada.