FFQ co-chair Charlie Wilson said the best possible outcome for the newly formed lobby group is that 2pc of Queensland's most valuable farm land is saved for food production.

"We consider that identifying it is going to be an issue because everybody believes their land is prime land," Mr Wilson said.

"Two percent of the State is a lot of farming land."

Shadow Minister for Mines and Energy Jeff Seeney said he was concerned about the number of rural people affected by mining who were unaware of the options presented by other rural lobby groups.

"One of the roles FFQ can realistically play is to help to ensure a higher level of awareness of the existing protections," Mr Seeney said.

"I understand when people are confronted with mining that they react quickly and emotively but there is a role to play to ensure people are well informed about the options they have."

FFQ will also indirectly support graziers by ensuring farming land is protected for fodder crops.

But the lobby group will not be able to specifically determine what land should be protected from mining, which will come under the jurisdiction of the State Government.