Kath, I can't see whether or not there is evidence of some kind of "bite" to sever the stem. Beyond that, could it be something like a large dog or ???? moving thru and breaking the stems? The stems look very "tender" and "stiff" as though they could be broken easily.
I would put a trail camera in that takes pictures of movement and will identify the culprits. I don't put a lot of stake on critters like rabbits, opossums or such. I think you would recognize damage done by deer. But I would have to ask if you have feral hogs/pigs. Pigs might be "passing thru" and that could cause breakage. But, they would also dig up the roots and destroy the entire garden.
Just trying to think outside of the box.
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