Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Hirehalli, was established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi on 24th March, 2009. It is located opposite to Hirehalli railway station, in the NH-4 main road, about 10 k.m from Tumakuru towards Bengaluru. The major aim of the KVK is to cater to the needs of farmers of Tumakuru District, covering five out of ten taluks viz., Sira, Koratagere, Pavagada, Madhugiri (Central Dry Zone IV) and Tumakuru (Eastern Dry Zone V). This KVK is functioning under ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru.