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Gardaí told the Irish Farmers Journal that they were investigating the death of a man in his 70s on a farm in Stamullen, Co Meath.
The accident happened around 3.30pm on Friday when the man was struck by a teleporter. He was transported to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda and pronounced dead there.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is also investigating the fatality. This is the third fatal farm accident notified to the agency so far this year.
Local media named the victim as Gay Howard, a well-known figure in Co Meath cycling.
The accident comes as the HSA prepares to embark on a intensive farm inspection campaign on Monday. More than 400 checks focusing on safety around livestock are scheduled in the next two weeks.
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