Ministers of Agriculture and Rural Development
| Minister | Image | Party | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bríd Rodgers | SDLP | 2 December 1999 | 11 February 2000 | ||
| Office suspended | |||||
| Bríd Rodgers | SDLP | 30 May 2000 | 14 October 2002 | ||
| Office suspended | |||||
| Michelle Gildernew | Sinn Féin | 8 May 2007 | 5 May 2011 | ||
| Michelle O'Neill | Sinn Féin | 5 May 2011 | Incumbent | ||
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