The ministry was headed by the minister for rural affairs (2011–2014) and the minister of agriculture (1900–2010). The ministry was disbanded on 31 December 2014, and from 1 January 2015, the matters was handled by the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation.
The ministry was led by the minister of rural affairs (2011–2014) and the minister of agriculture (1900–2010). The ministry ceased to exist on 31 December 2014, and from 1 January 2015, its responsibilities were taken over by the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation.