1) There is uncertainty around climate change projections for Namibia, as different models show varying predictions for rainfall levels. 2) Farmers in North-Central Namibia have developed an indigenous land unit (ILU) system based on agro-ecological knowledge to determine appropriate farming practices given highly variable rainfall. 3) This local knowledge has proven resilient to climate variability and could enhance adaptive capacity, though further understanding of knowledge co-production is needed to ensure local and scientific knowledge are effectively combined.