More people would have access to more of it if more could be produced. And even at current prices, the producers who currently manually process it generally work thankless, fairly physically taxing and unrewarding jobs. There is clearly not enough value present for it to be produced manually at a fair price.
This process is obviously begging to be mechanized.
Wow! Great question! That could significantly reduce the price.
Is that a problem in life? Saffron too pricey? :) The whole fun of it is that it’s pricey
If spending money needlessly gives you a thrill would you like my Venmo account name?
More people would have access to more of it if more could be produced. And even at current prices, the producers who currently manually process it generally work thankless, fairly physically taxing and unrewarding jobs. There is clearly not enough value present for it to be produced manually at a fair price.
This process is obviously begging to be mechanized.