Horticultural Research Station, Yercaud was established in the year 1976 in the Eastern ghats. It is situated at Athiyur village, 3 km away from Yercaud town on Nagalur Road and 35 km from Salem. The farm is located at latitude of 11.4o to 11.5oN. The elevation is 1500 m MSL . The total acreage of farm is 119.05 acres.