>>535262339
>>535262581
Mods are the obvious solution but that's not the point here. This is a problem that is actively pondered by Mojang and the way to implement it into the currently existing material progression.

The whole idea here is to add a new block that makes "sand growing" a late game aspiration that can also be incorporate into existing farms. Something that requires material that isn't terribly common but also attainable for thinking players.

>>535263548
Storms will never be implemented due to specific company-wide policies but having the ability to set a cauldron under a block of sand to collect it is an idea in and of itself.
Like using the lava drip method but with sand.
Using a cauldron with a shovel equipped could maybe make the cauldron dispense sand in different quantities based on the level of sand in it. Something with the cauldron would be a good idea for farms period.

I deeply appreciate you guys giving your thoughts on the matter by the way.