The researchers studied how grazing areas and feed resources changed in a dry area of north-eastern Syria over a year. They found that flock movement and feed resource use varied with the seasons, influenced by factors like barley harvesting, water availability, and government policies. The main feed resources were barley straw, native plants, and cotton residue. Grazing on rangeland and cultivating fields competed for land use but balanced each other in providing food for small ruminants. Integrated land use between rangeland and cultivated fields is necessary for sustainable grazing management in the area. The feed resources are limited due to reliance on rainwater for barley cultivation and vast unarable rangeland. This information can help plan sustainable land use in similar dry mountainous regions in Africa and Asia.